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Schools in Richmond

There are 9 schools in Richmond: 4 primary schools and 5 secondary schools. By sector, that is 6 government schools, 2 Catholic schools and 1 independent school. Government schools in Richmond are run by the Victoria education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Richmond

Private schools in and near Yarra, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Richmond

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Richmond

At a glance

Schools in Richmond in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 3,228 students enrolled, 359 per school on average; the largest is Melbourne Girls College with 1,531.
  • 3 of the 9 schools (33%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.
  • 2 schools are single-sex: 1 girls' school and 1 boys' school.

Largest schools in Richmond

  1. Melbourne Girls College 1,531 students
  2. Richmond High School 476 students
  3. Richmond Primary School 316 students
  4. Richmond West Primary School 281 students
  5. Yarra Primary School 249 students
Questions

Schools in Richmond: common questions

How many schools are there in Richmond VIC?
There are 9 schools in Richmond VIC, including 4 primary schools and 5 secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in Richmond VIC?
3 Catholic and independent schools, 33% of all schools in Richmond VIC. 2 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in Richmond VIC?
Melbourne Girls College, with 1,531 students. Next are Richmond High School (476), Richmond Primary School (316) and Richmond West Primary School (281).
Are there single-sex schools in Richmond VIC?
Yes: 1 girls' school and 1 boys' school. The other 7 schools are co-educational.