Cromehurst School vs Rivendell School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in New South Wales, 9.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cromehurst School
Lindfield · Government special · U
60 students · ICSEA 1098
Rivendell School
Concord West · Government special · U
65 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Cromehurst School Lindfield NSW | Rivendell School Concord West NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | U |
| Students | 60 | 65 |
| Girls / boys | 16 / 44 | 35 / 30 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 3.4 | 2.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.5 | 24.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 20.8 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Lindfield 2070 | Concord West 2138 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Canada Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cromehurst-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | rivendell-s.schools.nsw.gov.au/ |
The verdict
- •Cromehurst School has the higher ICSEA (1098 vs 1095), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rivendell School has fewer students per teacher (2.7 vs 3.4).
- •Rivendell School is the larger school with 65 students compared with 60.
- •Rivendell School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -3%).
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 Cromehurst School better than Rivendell 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 Cromehurst School and Rivendell School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Lindfield and Concord West in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cromehurst School has 3.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rivendell School has 2.7.
How do Cromehurst School and Rivendell School rank in NSW?
Cromehurst School is unranked and Rivendell School is unranked among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.