Richmond West Primary School vs Taradale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 94 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
Taradale Primary School
Taradale · Government primary · Prep-6
74 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Richmond West Primary School Richmond VIC | Taradale Primary School Taradale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #424 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1060 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 281 | 74 |
| Girls / boys | 139 / 142 | 43 / 31 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1075 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.1 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Richmond 3121 | Taradale 3447 |
| Council area | Yarra | Mount Alexander |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.richmondwestps.vic.edu.au | www.taradaleps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (69.5 vs 68.6).
- •Taradale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.7).
- •Richmond West Primary School is the larger school with 281 students compared with 74.
- •Richmond West Primary School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -24%).
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 Taradale 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 West Primary School and Taradale Primary School?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Taradale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Richmond West Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Taradale Primary School has 12.2.
How do Richmond West Primary School and Taradale Primary School rank in VIC?
Richmond West Primary School is 424th of 1,290 and Taradale Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.