Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School vs Richmond West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 655 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School
Richmond · Government high school · 7-12
79 students · ICSEA 1021
Richmond West Primary School
Richmond · Government primary · Prep-6
281 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School Richmond VIC | Richmond West Primary School Richmond VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #424 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1060 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 79 | 281 |
| Girls / boys | 26 / 53 | 139 / 142 |
| Foundation intake | – | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 9 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1021 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 4.1 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 22.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 1% |
| Suburb | Richmond 3121 | Richmond 3121 |
| Council area | Yarra | Yarra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lynallhall.vic.edu.au | www.richmondwestps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Richmond West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.5 vs 63.2).
- •Richmond West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 1021), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School has fewer students per teacher (4.1 vs 12.7).
- •Richmond West Primary School is the larger school with 281 students compared with 79.
- •Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School has grown faster over five years (22% vs -13%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School better than Richmond West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Richmond West Primary School ranks higher (69.5 vs 63.2 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School and Richmond West Primary School?
About 655 m in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School has 4.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Richmond West Primary School has 12.7.
How do Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School and Richmond West Primary School rank in VIC?
Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School is unranked and Richmond West Primary School is 424th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.