Norwest Christian College vs South Creek School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 233 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
South Creek School
Riverstone · Government special · U
82 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Norwest Christian College Riverstone NSW | South Creek School Riverstone NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #79 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #222 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | K-12 | U |
| Students | 1,187 | 82 |
| Girls / boys | 649 / 538 | 14 / 68 |
| 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% | +55% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 4.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 86.5 | 17.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 51.8 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 9% |
| Suburb | Riverstone 2765 | Riverstone 2765 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.norwest.nsw.edu.au | southcreek-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Norwest Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •South Creek School has fewer students per teacher (4.8 vs 13.7).
- •Norwest Christian College is the larger school with 1,187 students compared with 82.
- •Norwest Christian College is a independent school while South Creek 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 South Creek 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 Norwest Christian College and South Creek School?
About 233 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 South Creek School has 4.8.
How do Norwest Christian College and South Creek School rank in NSW?
Norwest Christian College is 79th of 314 and South Creek School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.