Richmond Primary School opened in 1921. The school buildings follow a traditional design and are located on relatively small grounds in a residential area in the affluent suburb of East Fremantle, 10km south of Perth. The school offers a primary education for students from 4 to 12 years old and has been a 'local intake' school since 2003. This means that children who live within the school intake area are given preferential enrolment rights. Places are sought after and student enrolment has remained steady at approximately 410 students over a number of years. There is little cultural diversity at the school, with most students having an Anglo / Australian background. The school offers special programs in Visual Art, Class Music, Instrumental Music and Italian and has a strong performance record in sports, particularly cross-country, swimming, netball and athletics. The staff is experienced, many staff members having been at the school for several years. The school works in close partnership with the local community and is very well supported by an active P & C Association and parent body.