Melbourne Indigenous Transition School vs Richmond West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 875 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 West Primary School
Richmond · Government primary · Prep-6
281 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Melbourne Indigenous Transition School Richmond VIC | Richmond West Primary School Richmond VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #424 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1060 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 7-8 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 42 | 281 |
| Girls / boys | 21 / 21 | 139 / 142 |
| Foundation intake | – | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 21 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +100% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 761 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 5.8 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 22.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 100% | 1% |
| Suburb | Richmond 3121 | Richmond 3121 |
| Council area | Yarra | Yarra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mits.vic.edu.au/ | www.richmondwestps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Richmond West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 761), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melbourne Indigenous Transition School has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 12.7).
- •Richmond West Primary School is the larger school with 281 students compared with 42.
- •Melbourne Indigenous Transition School has grown faster over five years (100% vs -13%).
- •Melbourne Indigenous Transition School is a independent school while Richmond West Primary 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 West Primary 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 West Primary School?
About 875 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 West Primary School has 12.7.
How do Melbourne Indigenous Transition School and Richmond West Primary School rank in VIC?
Melbourne Indigenous Transition School is unranked and Richmond West Primary School is 424th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.