Riverwood Public School
Riverwood Public School is a government primary school in Riverwood, NSW offering P-6. With an ICSEA score of 958, it sits in the 28th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 126 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 82% have a language background other than English.
Riverwood NSW 2210. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Riverwood Public School compares
By ICSEA, Riverwood Public School ranks 1,455th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 57 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 54th-highest ICSEA and the 53rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Southside Montessori School, an independent primary school 0.6 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Riverwood Public School scores 958, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Riverwood Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Riverwood
Riverwood Public School is located in Riverwood, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,210/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 12,793.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Riverwood suburb profileSchools near Riverwood Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Riverwood Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Riverwood | 0.9 km | 1083 | 125 higher | 450 |
| Padstow North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Padstow | 1.4 km | 1036 | 78 higher | 305 |
| Padstow Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Padstow | 1.7 km | 1019 | 61 higher | 334 |
| Peakhurst Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Peakhurst | 1.7 km | 1043 | 85 higher | 412 |
| Peakhurst West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Peakhurst | 1.7 km | 1023 | 65 higher | 291 |
| Punchbowl Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Punchbowl | 2.0 km | 976 | 18 higher | 528 |
| Narwee Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Narwee | 2.0 km | 1001 | 43 higher | 246 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Riverwood Public School a government school?
Yes, Riverwood Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Riverwood Public School offer?
Riverwood Public School offers P-6.
What is Riverwood Public School's ICSEA score?
Riverwood Public School has an ICSEA score of 958, placing it in the 28th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Riverwood Public School?
Riverwood Public School has 126 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Riverwood Public School?
The nearest schools to Riverwood Public School are Southside Montessori School (0.6 km), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.9 km), Hannans Road Public School (1.0 km).
Where is Riverwood Public School located?
Riverwood Public School is located in Riverwood, NSW 2210. Visit the school website at https://riverwood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.