Riverstone Public School is a co-ed government primary serving an inclusive, tight-knit community.
NAPLAN 18 points below national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Riverstone Public School is a co-ed government primary serving an inclusive, tight-knit community. The school stands out for deep commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, with dedicated language learning woven through the curriculum. STEAM sits alongside this foundation. Dedicated teams support both gifted learners through the Inspire program and those needing learning or wellbeing support, within genuinely inclusive classes. Extensive grounds and strong pastoral care mark the culture here, a place that seems to know families well and grows confident, culturally grounded learners.
Riverstone Public School is also known as RPS Riverstone.
Riverstone Public School draws students from the Riverstone PS.
Riverstone Public School has an overall SchoolRank score of 42.6/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 44/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 986, slightly below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Riverstone Public School, Year 3 students averaged 371 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 490, in line with the national average of 490 for that year level. 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.
Riverstone Public School is a medium-sized government primary school with approximately 599 students. It offers education for years P-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Riverstone Public School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 46/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Riverstone Public School 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 22% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 88%, which is moderate.
Riverstone Public School is located in Riverstone, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 986 (41th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. 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.