Richmond High School vs Trinity Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 527 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
Trinity Catholic School
Richmond · Catholic primary · Prep-6
213 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Richmond High School Richmond VIC | Trinity Catholic School Richmond VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #107 of 348 | #284 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #296 of 1,472 | #611 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 476 | 213 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 324 | 108 / 105 |
| Foundation intake | – | 39 |
| 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% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.1 | 18.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Richmond 3121 | Richmond 3121 |
| Council area | Yarra | Yarra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | rhs.vic.edu.au/ | www.tcs.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Trinity Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (74.2 vs 69.6).
- •Trinity Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Richmond High School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.6).
- •Richmond High School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 213.
- •Richmond High School has grown faster over five years (39% vs 9%).
- •Richmond High School is a government school while Trinity Catholic School is a catholic 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 Richmond High School better than Trinity Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Trinity Catholic School ranks higher (74.2 vs 69.6 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 Richmond High School and Trinity Catholic School?
About 527 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 Trinity Catholic School has 11.6.
How do Richmond High School and Trinity Catholic School rank in VIC?
Richmond High School is 107th of 348 and Trinity Catholic School is 284th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.