Also known as RWPS, RWPS Richmond and Richmond West PS
NAPLAN averaging 34 points above national year-level averages; the result is a B+ overall.
Richmond West Primary School is also known as RWPS, RWPS Richmond and Richmond West PS.
Richmond West Primary School draws students from the Richmond West Primary School.
Richmond West Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 66.5/100, grade B+ (top ~25% nationally). This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B+ (top ~25% nationally) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1075 (77th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Richmond West Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 445 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 519, above the national average of 490 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Reading. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Richmond West Primary School is a small government primary school with approximately 281 students. It offers education for years Prep-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Richmond West Primary School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school grades A− (top ~9% nationally) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Richmond West Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 23% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is good.
Richmond West Primary School is located in Richmond, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1075 (77th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.