Norwest Christian College vs Riverstone High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 232 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Norwest Christian College
Riverstone · Independent combined · K-12
1,187 students · ICSEA 1109
Riverstone High School
Riverstone · Government high school · 7-12
861 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Norwest Christian College Riverstone NSW | Riverstone High School Riverstone NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #79 of 314 | #257 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #222 of 1,259 | #674 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,187 | 861 |
| Girls / boys | 649 / 538 | 410 / 451 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 133 | 182 |
| Year 12 cohort | 81 | 79 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +58% | +114% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 86.5 | 68.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 51.8 | 20.1 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 9% |
| Suburb | Riverstone 2765 | Riverstone 2765 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.norwest.nsw.edu.au | riverstone-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Norwest Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (72.1 vs 53.1).
- •Norwest Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Riverstone High School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.7).
- •Norwest Christian College is the larger school with 1,187 students compared with 861.
- •Riverstone High School has grown faster over five years (114% vs 58%).
- •Norwest 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 Norwest Christian College better than Riverstone High School?
On the Success Index, Norwest Christian College ranks higher (72.1 vs 53.1 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 Norwest Christian College and Riverstone High School?
About 232 m in a straight line, between Riverstone and Riverstone in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Norwest Christian College has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riverstone High School has 12.6.
How do Norwest Christian College and Riverstone High School rank in NSW?
Norwest Christian College is 79th of 314 and Riverstone High School is 257th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.