Richmond High School vs Richmond West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 743 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Richmond High School
Richmond · Government high school · 7-12
476 students · ICSEA 1049
Richmond West Primary School
Richmond · Government primary · Prep-6
281 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Richmond High School Richmond VIC | Richmond West Primary School Richmond VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #107 of 348 | #424 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #296 of 1,472 | #1060 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 476 | 281 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 324 | 139 / 142 |
| Foundation intake | – | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 66 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 100 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.1 | 22.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Richmond 3121 | Richmond 3121 |
| Council area | Yarra | Yarra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | rhs.vic.edu.au/ | www.richmondwestps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (69.6 vs 69.5).
- •Richmond West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Richmond High School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.7).
- •Richmond High School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 281.
- •Richmond High School has grown faster over five years (39% 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 Richmond High 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 Richmond High School and Richmond West Primary School?
About 743 m in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Richmond High School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Richmond West Primary School has 12.7.
How do Richmond High School and Richmond West Primary School rank in VIC?
Richmond High School is 107th of 348 and Richmond West Primary School is 424th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.