# Rivendell School

Rivendell School is a NSW government schools for specific purposes in Concord West, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Schools for Specific Purposes
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Enrolments**: 65 (2025)
- **Address**: Thomas Walker Est  Hospital Rd, Concord West NSW 2138
- **Phone**: (02) 9743 1075
- **Website**: https://rivendell-s.schools.nsw.gov.au/
- **Email**: rivendell-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 56313
- **Established**: 1972-03-01

## About

Rivendell School is a state-wide interdisciplinary facility located in Concord West, providing education and support for students with emotional, behavioural, and mental health issues. The school operates in conjunction with the Rivendell Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Service, making it a unique partnership between the NSW Ministry of Health and the NSW Department of Education. With a maximum enrolment of 89 students, Rivendell caters specifically for students from years 7 to 12 and employs a collaborative approach, integrating clinical and educational staff to develop tailored education programs.

## Educational Programs
Rivendell School offers five specialised programs:  
- **Lawson Program**: Targeting mood disorders and school refusal, supports students in years 7-12 who've been admitted to the Rivendell Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Service.  
- **Sulman Program**: A tutorial program designed for students in years 11-12, focusing on individualised learning needs.  
- **Yaralla Program**: Supports high school students with psychosis, providing a tailored educational experience.  
- **Paterson Program**: Geared towards students in years 7-10 facing emotional disorders, requiring structured support.  
- **Walker Unit**: An acute psychiatric ward for state-wide high school students requiring immediate intervention. Additionally, an Outreach Learning Centre operates at Campbelltown Hospital, ensuring ongoing support for students upon discharge from psychiatric care.

## Commitment to Inclusion
The school is united in fostering a culture of equity and excellence, creating an inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive. Rivendell School’s mission is to address the diverse learning needs through personalised support, nurturing the academic, social, and emotional growth of all students. By focusing on a synthesis of neuroscience and pedagogy, Rivendell School aims to achieve holistic student outcomes.

## Mission

Rivendell School is united in fostering a culture of equity and excellence. We are committed to creating inclusive, respectful, and safe learning environments where every student feels a strong sense of belonging and is supported to thrive.

Motto: "per varios casus - through various journeys"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 65 |
| 2024 | 57 |
| 2023 | 56 |
| 2022 | 57 |
| 2021 | 55 |
| 2020 | 51 |
| 2019 | 56 |
| 2018 | 62 |
| 2017 | 49 |
| 2016 | 59 |
| 2015 | 54 |
| 2014 | 63 |
| 2013 | 55 |
| 2012 | 59 |
| 2011 | 47 |
| 2010 | 49 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2008 | 46 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/56313-rivendell-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.