The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus
The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus is a government secondary school in North Lismore, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 950, it sits in the 25th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 494 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 19% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
North Lismore NSW 2480. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus compares
By ICSEA, The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus ranks 410th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Carthage's Primary School, a Catholic primary 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. The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus scores 950, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About North Lismore
The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus is located in North Lismore, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,166/wk and median rent of $320/wk. Population: 754.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Schools near The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Carthage's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Lismore | 0.7 km | 1064 | 114 higher | 580 |
| Living SchoolIndependent Combined · Lismore | 1.5 km | 1037 | 87 higher | 313 |
| Lismore Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lismore Heights | 2.2 km | 973 | 23 higher | 203 |
| St John's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Lismore | 2.6 km | 1059 | 109 higher | 774 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus a government school?
Yes, The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus is a government (public) school.
What year levels does The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus offer?
The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus offers 7-12.
What is The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus's ICSEA score?
The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus has an ICSEA score of 950, placing it in the 25th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus?
The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus has 494 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus?
The nearest schools to The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus are St Carthage's Primary School (0.7 km), Trinity Catholic College Lismore, St Joseph's Campus (0.9 km), Living School (1.5 km).
Where is The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus located?
The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus is located in North Lismore, NSW 2480. Visit the school website at https://richmondri-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.
The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus official website