Padstow North Public School vs Riverwood Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Padstow North Public School
Padstow · Government primary · K-6
305 students · ICSEA 1036
Riverwood Public School
Riverwood · Government primary · P-6
126 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | Padstow North Public School Padstow NSW | Riverwood Public School Riverwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #697 of 1,619 | #1076 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2127 of 4,908 | #3362 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 305 | 126 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 173 | 60 / 66 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 11.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | Padstow 2211 | Riverwood 2210 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | padstownth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | riverwood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Padstow North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (57.4 vs 40.9).
- •Padstow North Public School has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 958), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Riverwood Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.0).
- •Padstow North Public School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 126.
- •Riverwood Public School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -13%).
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 Padstow North Public School better than Riverwood Public School?
On the Success Index, Padstow North Public School ranks higher (57.4 vs 40.9 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 Padstow North Public School and Riverwood Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Padstow and Riverwood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Padstow North Public School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riverwood Public School has 11.4.
How do Padstow North Public School and Riverwood Public School rank in NSW?
Padstow North Public School is 697th of 1,619 and Riverwood Public School is 1076th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.