Melbourne Indigenous Transition School vs Richmond High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 676 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Melbourne Indigenous Transition School
Richmond · Independent special · 7-8
42 students · ICSEA 761
Richmond High School
Richmond · Government high school · 7-12
476 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Melbourne Indigenous Transition School Richmond VIC | Richmond High School Richmond VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #107 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #296 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-8 | 7-12 |
| Students | 42 | 476 |
| Girls / boys | 21 / 21 | 152 / 324 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 21 | 66 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 100 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 4.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +100% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 761 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 5.8 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 45.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 100% | 1% |
| Suburb | Richmond 3121 | Richmond 3121 |
| Council area | Yarra | Yarra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mits.vic.edu.au/ | rhs.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Richmond High School has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 761), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melbourne Indigenous Transition School has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 10.5).
- •Richmond High School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 42.
- •Melbourne Indigenous Transition School has grown faster over five years (100% vs 39%).
- •Melbourne Indigenous Transition School is a independent school while Richmond High School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Melbourne Indigenous Transition School better than Richmond High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Melbourne Indigenous Transition School and Richmond High School?
About 676 m in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Melbourne Indigenous Transition School has 5.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Richmond High School has 10.5.
How do Melbourne Indigenous Transition School and Richmond High School rank in VIC?
Melbourne Indigenous Transition School is unranked and Richmond High School is 107th of 348 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.