Independent co-ed combined school (K–12) in Riverstone, NSW, with 1187 enrolments.
NAPLAN averaging +45 above national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
Norwest Christian College is also known as NCC Riverstone.
1 HSC Top Achievers — #129 of 240 New South Wales schools.
Norwest Christian College has an overall SchoolRank score of 59.9/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 70/100, indicating strong performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1109, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Norwest Christian College, Year 3 students averaged 461 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 527, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 586, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 610, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Norwest Christian College is a large independent combined school with approximately 1,187 students. It offers education for years K-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Norwest Christian College has approximate annual tuition fees of $8,896. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 57/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Norwest Christian College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 38% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 93%, which is strong.
The Year 12 completion rate is 52%.
Norwest Christian College is located in Riverstone, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1109 (86th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.