Western Riverina Community School
Griffith NSW 2680
Western Riverina Community School is an independent special school in Griffith, NSW for Years 9–12 with about 38 students. Its ICSEA is 883, where the national average is 1000.
Sector, ICSEA, Enrolments, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Year range, Teaching staff, School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
About this school, from public sources
Drawn from public online sources: Western Riverina Community School is an independent school in Griffith, opened in 2024, offering Years 9-12. It provides an alternative, more personalised education model for around 40 young people who may not be well suited to mainstream schooling, giving them the opportunity to complete their school education. The school has small classes and a community of Aboriginal and culturally diverse students.
Often praised
- Personalised approach
- Alternative education pathway
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalinda School | Griffith | Public special | 0.9 km | 835 | 38 |
| Verity Christian College | Griffith | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.7 km | 959 | 147 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in NSW
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Campbell College | Nowra Hill | Independent special · K-7 | 28 | 881 |
| Indie School Albury | Albury | Independent special · 9-12 | 872 | 888 |
| Pambula Beach Flexible School | Pambula | Independent special · 7-10 | 52 | 888 |
| Margaret Jurd College | Shortland | Independent special | 103 | 889 |
| Wollongong Flexible School | Towradgi | Independent special · 7-10 | 71 | 895 |
| Biala Special School | Ballina | Independent special | 33 | 898 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.