About the school
Riverstone Public School is a large, fast-growing educational institution located in Western Sydney on Dharug land. The school is devoted to inclusivity, featuring five Inclusive Classes designed to support students with disabilities and additional needs, alongside a preschool catering to the youngest learners. With a diverse student population, approximately 15 percent of pupils identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and 54 percent come from backgrounds where English is an additional language or dialect.
The school prides itself on its dedicated staff, who possess a diverse range of expertise and talents. The extensive grounds and well-resourced classrooms facilitate effective learning and play opportunities. Riverstone Public School emphasises success for all students, focusing not only on literacy and numeracy but also offering a range of extra-curricular activities to enrich the student experience. The culture at Riverstone Public School advocates for inclusion, high expectations, and continuous improvement in various domains, such as academics, sports, arts, and technology.
A vital aspect of the school’s success stems from its strong connection with both the local community and the broader region. With a commitment to nurturing a positive learning environment, Riverstone Public School endeavours to help every student learn, grow, and thrive. Parents and families are encouraged to engage with the school and learn how it can support their child's educational journey.
Mission
At Riverstone Public School our vision is to empower students to become productive, respectful, creative and compassionate members of society. We strive for excellence by valuing a learning culture that challenges academic growth and sets high expectations for achievement.
Location & Catchment Area
- Riverstone Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A South Creek School 430 m
- B Riverstone High School 441 m
- C Casuarina School 443 m
- D Schofields Public School 1.7 km
- E Galungara Public School 2.6 km
- F Tallawong Public School 2.8 km
- G Vineyard Public School 3.7 km
- H The Ponds High School 3.7 km
- I Riverbank Public School 3.9 km
- J Marsden Park Public School 4.0 km
- K Nirimba Fields Public School 4.0 km
- L The Ponds School 4.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 599 (300 girls, 299 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 599
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 986 (percentile 41)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 36% / 22% / 26% / 16%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 83
- Indigenous students
- 14%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 54%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 43.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 12.3
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 88 |
| Year 1 | 89 |
| Year 2 | 73 |
| Year 3 | 90 |
| Year 4 | 91 |
| Year 5 | 78 |
| Year 6 | 90 |
| Total | 599 |
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 | 599 | 300 | 299 | - | 986 | 43.7 |
| 2024 | 597 | 294 | 303 | 85.5 | 983 | 40.8 |
| 2023 | 530 | 249 | 281 | 87.4 | 970 | 37.7 |
| 2022 | 510 | 241 | 269 | 83.7 | 960 | 36.2 |
| 2021 | 436 | 202 | 234 | 89.2 | 969 | 31.5 |
| 2020 | 385 | 175 | 210 | - | 970 | 27.9 |
| 2019 | 373 | 160 | 213 | 89.1 | 957 | 34.1 |
| 2018 | 340 | 157 | 183 | 91.3 | 944 | 30 |
| 2017 | 263 | 127 | 136 | 91.8 | 919 | 21.2 |
| 2016 | 238 | 106 | 132 | 91.1 | 903 | 19.9 |
| 2015 | 239 | 113 | 126 | 90.4 | 895 | 26.8 |
| 2014 | 268 | 125 | 143 | 91.9 | 892 | 26.9 |
| 2013 | 264 | 125 | 139 | 92.2 | 903 | 26.7 |
| 2012 | 269 | 123 | 146 | 90.6 | 923 | 29.2 |
| 2011 | 281 | 118 | 163 | 91.9 | 919 | 29.3 |
| 2010 | 294 | 130 | 164 | - | 925 | 29 |
| 2009 | 290 | 135 | 155 | - | 933 | 29 |
| 2008 | 283 | 139 | 144 | - | 933 | 23.9 |
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.