Casuarina School vs Norwest Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 676 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Casuarina School
Riverstone · Government special · U
40 students · ICSEA 912
Norwest Christian College
Riverstone · Independent combined · K-12
1,187 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Casuarina School Riverstone NSW | Norwest Christian College Riverstone NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #79 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #222 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | K-12 |
| Students | 40 | 1,187 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 31 | 649 / 538 |
| Foundation intake | – | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 133 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 81 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +58% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 912 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 3.6 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 86.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 51.8 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 1% |
| 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 |
The verdict
- •Norwest Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 912), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Casuarina School has fewer students per teacher (3.6 vs 13.7).
- •Norwest Christian College is the larger school with 1,187 students compared with 40.
- •Norwest Christian College has grown faster over five years (58% vs -18%).
- •Casuarina School is a government school while Norwest 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 Norwest 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 Norwest Christian College?
About 676 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 Norwest Christian College has 13.7.
How do Casuarina School and Norwest Christian College rank in NSW?
Casuarina School is unranked and Norwest Christian College is 79th of 314 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.