Putney Public School vs Rivendell School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Putney Public School
Ryde · Government primary · K-6
357 students · ICSEA 1114
Rivendell School
Concord West · Government special · U
65 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Putney Public School Ryde NSW | Rivendell School Concord West NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #504 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1520 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 357 | 65 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 196 | 35 / 30 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1114 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 2.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.8 | 24.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 20.8 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Ryde 2112 | Concord West 2138 |
| Council area | Ryde | Canada Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | putney-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | rivendell-s.schools.nsw.gov.au/ |
The verdict
- •Putney Public School has the higher ICSEA (1114 vs 1095), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rivendell School has fewer students per teacher (2.7 vs 18.0).
- •Putney Public School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 65.
- •Rivendell School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -28%).
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 Putney Public School better than Rivendell 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 Putney Public School and Rivendell School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ryde and Concord West in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Putney Public School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rivendell School has 2.7.
How do Putney Public School and Rivendell School rank in NSW?
Putney Public School is 504th of 1,619 and Rivendell School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.