Richmond West Primary School vs Sophia Mundi Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Richmond West Primary School
Richmond · Government primary · Prep-6
281 students · ICSEA 1075
Sophia Mundi Steiner School
Abbotsford · Independent combined · Prep-12
139 students · ICSEA 1140
| Measure | Richmond West Primary School Richmond VIC | Sophia Mundi Steiner School Abbotsford VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #424 of 1,290 | #54 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1060 of 4,908 | #147 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 281 | 139 |
| Girls / boys | 139 / 142 | 86 / 53 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 8 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1075 | 1140 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 6.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.1 | 22.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 13.3 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Richmond 3121 | Abbotsford 3067 |
| Council area | Yarra | Yarra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.richmondwestps.vic.edu.au | www.sophiamundi.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sophia Mundi Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (77.4 vs 69.5).
- •Sophia Mundi Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1140 vs 1075), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sophia Mundi Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (6.2 vs 12.7).
- •Richmond West Primary School is the larger school with 281 students compared with 139.
- •Richmond West Primary School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -30%).
- •Richmond West Primary School is a government school while Sophia Mundi Steiner School is an independent 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 West Primary School better than Sophia Mundi Steiner School?
On the Success Index, Sophia Mundi Steiner School ranks higher (77.4 vs 69.5 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 West Primary School and Sophia Mundi Steiner School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Abbotsford in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Richmond West Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sophia Mundi Steiner School has 6.2.
How do Richmond West Primary School and Sophia Mundi Steiner School rank in VIC?
Richmond West Primary School is 424th of 1,290 and Sophia Mundi Steiner School is 54th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.