Riverstone High School vs St John's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 525 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
St John's Primary School
Riverstone · Catholic primary · K-6
228 students · ICSEA 1113
| Measure | Riverstone High School Riverstone NSW | St John's Primary School Riverstone NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #257 of 539 | #61 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #674 of 1,472 | #255 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 861 | 228 |
| Girls / boys | 410 / 451 | 119 / 109 |
| Foundation intake | – | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | 182 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 79 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +114% | +56% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 1113 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 68.5 | 14.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 79% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 3% |
| Suburb | Riverstone 2765 | Riverstone 2765 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | riverstone-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stjohnsriverstone.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.0 vs 53.1).
- •St John's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1113 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Riverstone High School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.1).
- •Riverstone High School is the larger school with 861 students compared with 228.
- •Riverstone High School has grown faster over five years (114% vs 56%).
- •Riverstone High School is a government school while St John's Primary School is a catholic 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 Riverstone High School better than St John's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St John's Primary School ranks higher (79.0 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 Riverstone High School and St John's Primary School?
About 525 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 St John's Primary School has 16.1.
How do Riverstone High School and St John's Primary School rank in NSW?
Riverstone High School is 257th of 539 and St John's Primary School is 61st of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.