Abbotsford Public School vs Riverside Girls High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Abbotsford Public School
Abbotsford · Government primary · K-6
368 students · ICSEA 1113
Riverside Girls High School
Gladesville · Government high school · 7-12
665 students · ICSEA 1114
| Measure | Abbotsford Public School Abbotsford NSW | Riverside Girls High School Gladesville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #433 of 1,619 | #74 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1322 of 4,908 | #210 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 368 | 665 |
| Girls / boys | 172 / 196 | 665 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 115 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 141 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1113 | 1114 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 51.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Abbotsford 2046 | Gladesville 2111 |
| Council area | Canada Bay | Hunters Hill |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | abbotsford-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | riversideg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Riverside Girls High School scores higher on the Success Index (73.0 vs 66.6).
- •Riverside Girls High School has the higher ICSEA (1114 vs 1113), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Riverside Girls High School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.4).
- •Riverside Girls High School is the larger school with 665 students compared with 368.
- •Riverside Girls High School has grown faster over five years (-22% vs -31%).
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 Abbotsford Public School better than Riverside Girls High School?
On the Success Index, Riverside Girls High School ranks higher (73.0 vs 66.6 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 Abbotsford Public School and Riverside Girls High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Abbotsford and Gladesville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Abbotsford Public School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riverside Girls High School has 12.9.
How do Abbotsford Public School and Riverside Girls High School rank in NSW?
Abbotsford Public School is 433rd of 1,619 and Riverside Girls High School is 74th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.