About the school
Riverbank Public School opened in Term 1, 2015, in The Ponds, north-west Sydney. It shares a site with The Ponds High School, reflecting an innovative approach to teaching and learning. The school provides outstanding teaching and learning programs, emphasising ongoing professional development for staff. As a member of The Ponds Learning Community, Riverbank focuses on high-quality literacy and numeracy programs while leveraging technology to engage students effectively.
With a rapidly growing population of 1,350 students, 79% of whom come from a language background other than English, the school fosters inclusivity through three Multi-Categorical support classes. An emphasis on holistic education is complemented by robust student wellbeing initiatives. The school employs a Restorative Practice Framework that builds respectful relationships and facilitates effective communication among students, staff, parents, and the community.
Strong collaborative planning and decision-making, along with distributed leadership practices, are hallmarks of Riverbank Public School. An impressive mix of dedicated staff supports individual learners to achieve their best. The school has also initiated a significant building program that aims to add 15 new classrooms by 2020, enhancing its capacity to meet the needs of the growing student body. Located at 25 Wentworth Street, The Ponds, the school strives to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for every student, where they feel valued.
Mission
Our school provides a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where every student feels valued. We are dedicated to achieving strong educational outcomes for all students.
Location & Catchment Area
- Riverbank Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A The Ponds High School 189 m
- B John Palmer Public School 1.2 km
- C The Ponds School 1.3 km
- D Hambledon Public School 1.8 km
- E Galungara Public School 1.8 km
- F Barnier Public School 1.9 km
- G Tallawong Public School 1.9 km
- H Kellyville Ridge Public School 2.3 km
- I Schofields Public School 2.5 km
- J Nirimba Fields Public School 2.7 km
- K Quakers Hill High School 2.9 km
- L Wyndham College 3.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 2,030 (1,021 girls, 1,009 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2,030
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1141 (percentile 94)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 3% / 10% / 30% / 58%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 2
- Indigenous students
- 0%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 90%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 109
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 14.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 182 |
| Year 1 | 233 |
| Year 2 | 277 |
| Year 3 | 296 |
| Year 4 | 326 |
| Year 5 | 350 |
| Year 6 | 366 |
| Total | 2,030 |
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 | 2,030 | 1,021 | 1,009 | - | 1141 | 109 |
| 2024 | 2,152 | 1,083 | 1,069 | 91.7 | 1139 | 110.5 |
| 2023 | 2,173 | 1,089 | 1,084 | 91.7 | 1133 | 108.3 |
| 2022 | 2,079 | 1,040 | 1,039 | 89 | 1130 | 104.4 |
| 2021 | 1,980 | 967 | 1,013 | 94.5 | 1116 | 100.7 |
| 2020 | 1,740 | 850 | 890 | - | 1112 | 92.9 |
| 2019 | 1,389 | 659 | 730 | 93.4 | 1113 | 79 |
| 2018 | 1,147 | 520 | 627 | 94.4 | 1108 | 60.7 |
| 2017 | 864 | 386 | 478 | 94.1 | 1101 | 46.2 |
| 2016 | 660 | 311 | 349 | 94.4 | 1103 | 36.7 |
| 2015 | 356 | 154 | 202 | 96.2 | 1097 | 18.7 |
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.