Casuarina School vs Ngarra Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in New South Wales, 649 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Casuarina School
Riverstone · Government special · U
40 students · ICSEA 912
Ngarra Christian College
Riverstone · Independent special · U
37 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Casuarina School Riverstone NSW | Ngarra Christian College Riverstone NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | U |
| Students | 40 | 37 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 31 | 17 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 912 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 3.6 | 5.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 7.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 6.9 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 8% |
| Suburb | Riverstone 2765 | Riverstone 2765 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | casuarina-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.norwest.nsw.edu.au/ngarra-christian-college |
The verdict
- •Ngarra Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 912), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Casuarina School has fewer students per teacher (3.6 vs 5.1).
- •Casuarina School is the larger school with 40 students compared with 37.
- •Casuarina School is a government school while Ngarra Christian College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Casuarina School better than Ngarra Christian College?
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 Casuarina School and Ngarra Christian College?
About 649 m in a straight line, between Riverstone and Riverstone in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Casuarina School has 3.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ngarra Christian College has 5.1.
How do Casuarina School and Ngarra Christian College rank in NSW?
Casuarina School is unranked and Ngarra Christian College is unranked among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.