Ngarra Christian College vs Riverstone High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 235 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
Riverstone High School
Riverstone · Government high school · 7-12
861 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Ngarra Christian College Riverstone NSW | Riverstone High School Riverstone NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #257 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #674 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 37 | 861 |
| Girls / boys | 17 / 20 | 410 / 451 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 182 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 79 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +114% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 5.1 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 68.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 20.1 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 9% |
| Suburb | Riverstone 2765 | Riverstone 2765 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.norwest.nsw.edu.au/ngarra-christian-college | riverstone-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ngarra Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ngarra Christian College has fewer students per teacher (5.1 vs 12.6).
- •Riverstone High School is the larger school with 861 students compared with 37.
- •Ngarra Christian College is a independent school while Riverstone High School is a government 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 Ngarra Christian College better than Riverstone High 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 Ngarra Christian College and Riverstone High School?
About 235 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 Riverstone High School has 12.6.
How do Ngarra Christian College and Riverstone High School rank in NSW?
Ngarra Christian College is unranked and Riverstone High School is 257th of 539 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.