Riverwood Public School is a traditional, structured government primary where pastoral care and community connection run deep.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Riverwood Public School is a traditional, structured government primary where pastoral care and community connection run deep. The school runs an Inspire program for high-potential and gifted learners, backed by dedicated learning support and wellbeing services. It's known for a diverse, multilingual choir that reflects the school's broad language focus. Families here value a close-knit environment with clear expectations and strong pastoral oversight. It suits families seeking a well-ordered primary grounded in community values.
Riverwood Public School is also known as RPS Riverwood.
Riverwood Public School draws students from the Riverwood PS.
Riverwood Public School has an overall SchoolRank score of 49.1/100, rated "Slightly below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B− (Slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 958 (28th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Riverwood Public School, Year 3 students averaged 383 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 494, in line with the national average of 490 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Spelling. 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.
Riverwood Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 126 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.
Riverwood 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 grades B− (Slightly below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Riverwood Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.4:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 21% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is good.
Riverwood Public School is located in Riverwood, NSW, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 958 (28th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.