Emu Heights Public School vs Mount Riverview Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emu Heights Public School
Emu Plains · Government primary · K-6
237 students · ICSEA 1006
Mount Riverview Public School
Mount Riverview · Government primary · K-6
231 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Emu Heights Public School Emu Plains NSW | Mount Riverview Public School Mount Riverview NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1028 of 1,619 | #694 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3208 of 4,908 | #2119 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 237 | 231 |
| Girls / boys | 121 / 116 | 103 / 128 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 5% |
| Suburb | Emu Plains 2750 | Mount Riverview 2774 |
| Council area | Penrith | Blue Mountains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | emuheights-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mtrivervie-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Riverview Public School scores higher on the Success Index (57.5 vs 43.2).
- •Mount Riverview Public School has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emu Heights Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.5).
- •Emu Heights Public School is the larger school with 237 students compared with 231.
- •Mount Riverview Public School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -19%).
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 Emu Heights Public School better than Mount Riverview Public School?
On the Success Index, Mount Riverview Public School ranks higher (57.5 vs 43.2 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Emu Heights Public School and Mount Riverview Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Emu Plains and Mount Riverview in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emu Heights Public School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Riverview Public School has 17.5.
How do Emu Heights Public School and Mount Riverview Public School rank in NSW?
Emu Heights Public School is 1028th of 1,619 and Mount Riverview Public School is 694th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.