Living School
Living School is an independent combined school in Lismore, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1037, it sits in the 63rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 313 enrolled students, with approximately 6 students per teacher. 15% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Lismore NSW 2480. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Living School compares
By ICSEA, Living School ranks 222nd of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Trinity Catholic College Lismore, St Joseph's Campus, an independent secondary school 1.1 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. Living School scores 1037, near average.
Enrolment and location
Living School is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
Schools near Living School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Living School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Carthage's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Lismore | 1.2 km | 1064 | 27 higher | 580 |
| The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High CampusGovernment Secondary · North Lismore | 1.5 km | 950 | 87 lower | 494 |
| Trinity Catholic College LismoreIndependent Secondary · East Lismore | 2.1 km | 1055 | 18 higher | 816 |
| The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High CampusGovernment Secondary · Lismore | 2.1 km | 934 | 103 lower | 438 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Living School a government school?
No, Living School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Living School offer?
Living School offers K-12.
What is Living School's ICSEA score?
Living School has an ICSEA score of 1037, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Living School?
Living School has 313 enrolled students, with approximately 6 students per teacher.
What schools are near Living School?
The nearest schools to Living School are Trinity Catholic College Lismore, St Joseph's Campus (1.1 km), Albert Park Public School (1.1 km), St Carthage's Primary School (1.2 km).
Where is Living School located?
Living School is located in Lismore, NSW 2480. Visit the school website at https://living.school.