Forestville Public School vs Riverbank Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 30 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Forestville Public School
Forestville · Government primary · K-6
462 students · ICSEA 1141
Riverbank Public School
The Ponds · Government primary · K-6
2,030 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Forestville Public School Forestville NSW | Riverbank Public School The Ponds NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #161 of 1,619 | #51 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #586 of 4,908 | #218 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 462 | 2,030 |
| Girls / boys | 220 / 242 | 1,021 / 1,009 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 182 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1141 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 18.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.0 | 109.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Forestville 2087 | The Ponds 2769 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | forestvill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | riverbank-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Riverbank Public School scores higher on the Success Index (79.5 vs 74.4).
- •Forestville Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.6).
- •Riverbank Public School is the larger school with 2,030 students compared with 462.
- •Riverbank Public School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -28%).
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 Forestville Public School better than Riverbank Public School?
On the Success Index, Riverbank Public School ranks higher (79.5 vs 74.4 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 Forestville Public School and Riverbank Public School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Forestville and The Ponds in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Forestville Public School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riverbank Public School has 18.6.
How do Forestville Public School and Riverbank Public School rank in NSW?
Forestville Public School is 161st of 1,619 and Riverbank Public School is 51st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.