About the school
Riverwood Public School is a small educational institution located in south western Sydney, catering to around 140 students from Preschool to Year Six. The school is committed to enhancing the learning and wellbeing of its diverse student body, with 72% of students coming from a language background other than English. Offering multi-stage classes from Kindergarten to Year Six, as well as two preschool groups, Riverwood Public School fosters an encouraging environment supported by its four core values: trusting relationships, high expectations, growth, and a student-focused approach.
The positive culture at Riverwood Public School prioritises building trusting relationships among students, staff, and the surrounding community, which is integral to the school’s collaborative and inclusive atmosphere. The school actively partners with parents to cultivate a culture centred on high expectations and student growth.
A variety of extracurricular activities are provided to promote the physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and cognitive wellbeing of students. The school employs Explicit Direct Instruction as its primary instructional model, and its teaching practices align with the latest research from the Science of Learning. Professional growth for staff is supported through instructional coaching, which contributes to a robust learning environment.
Riverwood Public School stands out for its commitment to quality education and the belief that all students should feel safe, included, and empowered to learn. With a focus on excellence and equity, the school prepares students for successful futures, ensuring each child receives the support they need to thrive.
Mission
A high quality education that promotes equity and excellence. We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Riverwood Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Hannans Road Public School 1.0 km
- B Padstow North Public School 1.4 km
- C Peakhurst West Public School 1.7 km
- D Padstow Park Public School 1.7 km
- E Peakhurst Public School 1.7 km
- F Bankstown South Infants School 1.9 km
- G Punchbowl Public School 2.0 km
- H Narwee Public School 2.0 km
- I Caroline Chisholm School 2.3 km
- J Georges River College, Peakhurst Campus 2.4 km
- K Sir Joseph Banks High School 2.5 km
- L Padstow Heights Public School 2.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 126 (60 girls, 66 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 126
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 958 (percentile 28)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 51% / 22% / 20% / 7%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 142
- Indigenous students
- 6%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 83%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 11.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 3
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 28 |
| Year 1 | 19 |
| Year 2 | 16 |
| Year 3 | 19 |
| Year 4 | 13 |
| Year 5 | 16 |
| Year 6 | 15 |
| Total | 126 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 126 | 60 | 66 | - | 958 | 11.1 |
| 2024 | 106 | 49 | 57 | 87.4 | 962 | 12.2 |
| 2023 | 109 | 49 | 60 | 84.7 | 952 | 12.4 |
| 2022 | 113 | 53 | 60 | 83.9 | 949 | 12.1 |
| 2021 | 117 | 48 | 69 | 90.6 | 939 | 11 |
| 2020 | 104 | 41 | 63 | - | 936 | 11.6 |
| 2019 | 99 | 41 | 58 | 94.5 | 927 | 10.6 |
| 2018 | 125 | 57 | 68 | 93.7 | 935 | 10.6 |
| 2017 | 110 | 53 | 57 | 94.7 | 945 | 10.4 |
| 2016 | 98 | 40 | 58 | 92.7 | 934 | 9.2 |
| 2015 | 87 | 42 | 45 | 92.8 | 948 | 7.8 |
| 2014 | 65 | 28 | 37 | 93.7 | 899 | 6.6 |
| 2013 | 64 | 30 | 34 | 91 | 885 | 5.8 |
| 2012 | 74 | 33 | 41 | 89.7 | 947 | 5.9 |
| 2011 | 79 | 33 | 46 | 93.1 | 961 | 7.1 |
| 2010 | 91 | 39 | 52 | - | 963 | 6.9 |
| 2009 | 89 | 42 | 47 | - | 959 | 6.9 |
| 2008 | 94 | 42 | 52 | - | 959 | 7 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.