Melbourne Indigenous Transition School vs River Nile School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Victoria, 4.1 km 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
River Nile School
North Melbourne · Independent special · 11-12
121 students · ICSEA 820
| Measure | Melbourne Indigenous Transition School Richmond VIC | River Nile School North Melbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | 7-8 | 11-12 |
| Students | 42 | 121 |
| Girls / boys | 21 / 21 | 121 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 21 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 30 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +100% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 761 | 820 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 5.8 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 14.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 24.4 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 99% |
| Indigenous students | 100% | 0% |
| Suburb | Richmond 3121 | North Melbourne 3051 |
| Council area | Yarra | Melbourne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mits.vic.edu.au/ | www.rivernileschool.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •River Nile School has the higher ICSEA (820 vs 761), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melbourne Indigenous Transition School has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 8.6).
- •River Nile School is the larger school with 121 students compared with 42.
- •Melbourne Indigenous Transition School has grown faster over five years (100% vs 17%).
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 River Nile 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 River Nile School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Richmond and North Melbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Melbourne Indigenous Transition School has 5.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and River Nile School has 8.6.
How do Melbourne Indigenous Transition School and River Nile School rank in VIC?
Melbourne Indigenous Transition School is unranked and River Nile School is unranked among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.