Riverstone High School vs South Creek School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 211 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Riverstone High School
Riverstone · Government high school · 7-12
861 students · ICSEA 979
South Creek School
Riverstone · Government special · U
82 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Riverstone High School Riverstone NSW | South Creek School Riverstone NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #257 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #674 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 861 | 82 |
| Girls / boys | 410 / 451 | 14 / 68 |
| 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% | +55% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 4.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 68.5 | 17.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 9% |
| Suburb | Riverstone 2765 | Riverstone 2765 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | riverstone-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | southcreek-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •South Creek School has the higher ICSEA (982 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •South Creek School has fewer students per teacher (4.8 vs 12.6).
- •Riverstone High School is the larger school with 861 students compared with 82.
- •Riverstone High School has grown faster over five years (114% vs 55%).
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 Riverstone High School 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 Riverstone High School and South Creek School?
About 211 m in a straight line, between Riverstone and Riverstone in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Riverstone High School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Creek School has 4.8.
How do Riverstone High School and South Creek School rank in NSW?
Riverstone High School is 257th of 539 and South Creek School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.