Ngarra Christian College vs Norwest Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 73 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ngarra Christian College
Riverstone · Independent special · U
37 students · ICSEA 1085
Norwest Christian College
Riverstone · Independent combined · K-12
1,187 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Ngarra Christian College Riverstone NSW | Norwest Christian College Riverstone NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #79 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #222 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | K-12 |
| Students | 37 | 1,187 |
| Girls / boys | 17 / 20 | 649 / 538 |
| Foundation intake | – | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 133 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 81 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +58% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 5.1 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 86.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 51.8 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 1% |
| Suburb | Riverstone 2765 | Riverstone 2765 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.norwest.nsw.edu.au/ngarra-christian-college | www.norwest.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Norwest Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1085), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ngarra Christian College has fewer students per teacher (5.1 vs 13.7).
- •Norwest Christian College is the larger school with 1,187 students compared with 37.
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 Ngarra Christian College better than Norwest Christian College?
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 Ngarra Christian College and Norwest Christian College?
About 73 m in a straight line, between Riverstone and Riverstone in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ngarra Christian College has 5.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Norwest Christian College has 13.7.
How do Ngarra Christian College and Norwest Christian College rank in NSW?
Ngarra Christian College is unranked and Norwest Christian College is 79th of 314 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.