Riverwood Public School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 930 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Riverwood Public School
Riverwood · Government primary · P-6
126 students · ICSEA 958
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Riverwood · Catholic primary · K-6
450 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Riverwood Public School Riverwood NSW | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Riverwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1076 of 1,619 | #537 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3362 of 4,908 | #1647 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 126 | 450 |
| Girls / boys | 60 / 66 | 216 / 234 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 958 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 26.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 8.3 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | Riverwood 2210 | Riverwood 2210 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | riverwood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stjriverwood.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.0 vs 40.9).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 958), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Riverwood Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 17.1).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 126.
- •Riverwood Public School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -4%).
- •Riverwood Public School is a government school while St Joseph's Catholic 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 Riverwood Public School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (63.0 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 Riverwood Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 930 m in a straight line, between Riverwood and Riverwood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Riverwood Public School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 17.1.
How do Riverwood Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Riverwood Public School is 1076th of 1,619 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 537th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.