Riva Primary School
Riva Primary School is a government primary school in Piara Waters, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1066, it sits in the 74th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 854 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 77% have a language background other than English.
Piara Waters WA 6112. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
How Riva Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Riva Primary School ranks 175th of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St John Bosco College, a Catholic combined school 0.7 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Riva Primary School scores 1066, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Riva Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the WA education department.
About Piara Waters
Riva Primary School is located in Piara Waters, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $2,477/wk and median rent of $420/wk. Population: 15,029.
Piara Waters suburb profileSchools near Riva Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Riva Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Bosco CollegeCatholic Combined · Piara Waters | 0.7 km | 1063 | 3 lower | 1,243 |
| Harrisdale Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Harrisdale | 1.3 km | 1072 | 6 higher | 2,303 |
| Aspiri Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Piara Waters | 1.4 km | 1091 | 25 higher | 1,024 |
| Piara Waters Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Piara Waters | 1.7 km | 1078 | 12 higher | 1,070 |
| Harrisdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Harrisdale | 1.9 km | 1092 | 26 higher | 1,028 |
| Piara Waters Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Piara Waters | 2.2 km | 1065 | 1 lower | 558 |
| Forrestdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Forrestdale | 2.6 km | 990 | 76 lower | 264 |
| Piara Waters West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Piara Waters | 2.6 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| North Harrisdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Harrisdale | 2.8 km | 1077 | 11 higher | 805 |
| Carey Baptist College ForrestdaleIndependent Combined · Forrestdale | 2.9 km | 1081 | 15 higher | 760 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Riva Primary School a government school?
Yes, Riva Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Riva Primary School offer?
Riva Primary School offers K-6.
What is Riva Primary School's ICSEA score?
Riva Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1066, placing it in the 74th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Riva Primary School?
Riva Primary School has 854 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Riva Primary School?
The nearest schools to Riva Primary School are St John Bosco College (0.7 km), Harrisdale Senior High School (1.3 km), Aspiri Primary School (1.4 km).
Where is Riva Primary School located?
Riva Primary School is located in Piara Waters, WA 6112. Visit the school website at https://www.rivaps.wa.edu.au.