Casuarina School vs St John's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 565 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Casuarina School
Riverstone · Government special · U
40 students · ICSEA 912
St John's Primary School
Riverstone · Catholic primary · K-6
228 students · ICSEA 1113
| Measure | Casuarina School Riverstone NSW | St John's Primary School Riverstone NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | #61 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #255 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 40 | 228 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 31 | 119 / 109 |
| Foundation intake | – | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +56% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 912 | 1113 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 3.6 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 14.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 79% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 3% |
| Suburb | Riverstone 2765 | Riverstone 2765 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | casuarina-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stjohnsriverstone.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1113 vs 912), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Casuarina School has fewer students per teacher (3.6 vs 16.1).
- •St John's Primary School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 40.
- •St John's Primary School has grown faster over five years (56% vs -18%).
- •Casuarina School is a government school while St John's Primary School is a catholic 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 St John's Primary 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 St John's Primary School?
About 565 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 St John's Primary School has 16.1.
How do Casuarina School and St John's Primary School rank in NSW?
Casuarina School is unranked and St John's Primary School is 61st of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.