Casuarina School vs Riverstone High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 883 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Casuarina School
Riverstone · Government special · U
40 students · ICSEA 912
Riverstone High School
Riverstone · Government high school · 7-12
861 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Casuarina School Riverstone NSW | Riverstone High School Riverstone NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #257 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #674 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 40 | 861 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 31 | 410 / 451 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 182 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 79 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +114% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 912 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 3.6 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 68.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 20.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 9% |
| Suburb | Riverstone 2765 | Riverstone 2765 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | casuarina-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | riverstone-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Riverstone High School has the higher ICSEA (979 vs 912), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Casuarina School has fewer students per teacher (3.6 vs 12.6).
- •Riverstone High School is the larger school with 861 students compared with 40.
- •Riverstone High School has grown faster over five years (114% vs -18%).
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 Riverstone High School?
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 Riverstone High School?
About 883 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 Riverstone High School has 12.6.
How do Casuarina School and Riverstone High School rank in NSW?
Casuarina School is unranked and Riverstone High School is 257th of 539 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.