The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus
The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus is a government secondary school in Goonellabah, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 884, it sits in the 8th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 262 enrolled students, with approximately 6 students per teacher. 33% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Goonellabah NSW 2480. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus compares
By ICSEA, The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus ranks 548th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Goonellabah Public School, a government primary school 1.6 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, Kadina High Campus scores 884, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Goonellabah
The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus is located in Goonellabah, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,318/wk and median rent of $320/wk. Population: 13,351.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Goonellabah suburb profileSchools near The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goonellabah Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Goonellabah | 1.6 km | 847 | 37 lower | 226 |
| Blue Hills CollegeIndependent Combined · Goonellabah | 1.8 km | 999 | 115 higher | 201 |
| Summerland Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Goonellabah | 1.8 km | 1042 | 158 higher | 628 |
| Lismore Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lismore Heights | 3.9 km | 973 | 89 higher | 203 |
| The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High CampusGovernment Secondary · Lismore | 4.0 km | 934 | 50 higher | 438 |
| Trinity Catholic College LismoreIndependent Secondary · East Lismore | 4.1 km | 1055 | 171 higher | 816 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus a government school?
Yes, The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus is a government (public) school.
What year levels does The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus offer?
The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus offers 7-12.
What is The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus's ICSEA score?
The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus has an ICSEA score of 884, placing it in the 8th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus?
The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus has 262 enrolled students, with approximately 6 students per teacher.
What schools are near The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus?
The nearest schools to The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus are Goonellabah Public School (1.6 km), Blue Hills College (1.8 km), Summerland Christian College (1.8 km).
Where is The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus located?
The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus is located in Goonellabah, NSW 2480. Visit the school website at https://kadina-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.
The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus official website