Schools in South Lismore, NSW

There are 17 schools near South Lismore: 9 government, 3 Catholic and 5 independent. The average ICSEA score is 971 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 4,656 students.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025.

Schools
17
Average ICSEA
971
National average 1000
Students
4,656
Government
9

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

South Lismore School Map

South Lismore, NSWValid: 2025 · Location: ACARA
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Government Catholic Independent

Select a school for its ICSEA and enrolments.

All Schools near South Lismore

  1. #1
    St Carthage's Primary School
    Catholic Primary · K-6
    1064
    ICSEA
    580 students
    35 teachers
    17 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 27% nationally
    7% Indigenous
    13% language background other than English
    School website
  2. #2
    St John's College
    Catholic Secondary · 7-12
    1059
    ICSEA
    774 students
    71 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 28% nationally
    4% Indigenous
    3% language background other than English
    School website
  3. #3
    Trinity Catholic College Lismore
    Independent Secondary · 7-12
    1055
    ICSEA
    816 students
    68 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 30% nationally
    6% Indigenous
    2% language background other than English
    School website
  4. #4
    Living School
    Independent Combined · K-12
    1037
    ICSEA
    313 students
    52 teachers
    6 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 37% nationally
    15% Indigenous
    12% language background other than English
    School website
  5. #5
    Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School
    Catholic Primary · K-6
    1001
    ICSEA
    189 students
    17 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 53% nationally
    11% Indigenous
    1% language background other than English
    School website
  6. #6
    Lismore Heights Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    973
    ICSEA
    203 students
    15 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 66% nationally
    24% Indigenous
    9% language background other than English
    School website
  7. #7
    Caniaba Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    955
    ICSEA
    29 students
    5 teachers
    6 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 73% nationally
    21% Indigenous
    4% language background other than English
    School website
  8. #8
    Albert Park Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    950
    ICSEA
    102 students
    13 teachers
    8 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 75% nationally
    33% Indigenous
    9% language background other than English
    School website
  9. #9
    The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    950
    ICSEA
    494 students
    58 teachers
    9 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 75% nationally
    19% Indigenous
    8% language background other than English
    School website
  10. #10
    Wyrallah Road Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    947
    ICSEA
    350 students
    26 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 76% nationally
    17% Indigenous
    15% language background other than English
    School website
  11. #11
    The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    934
    ICSEA
    438 students
    47 teachers
    9 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 81% nationally
    21% Indigenous
    11% language background other than English
    School website
  12. #12
    Wilson Park School
    Government Combined · U
    902
    ICSEA
    83 students
    16 teachers
    5 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 89% nationally
    34% Indigenous
    7% language background other than English
    School website
  13. #13
    Lismore South Public School
    Government Primary · P-6
    898
    ICSEA
    106 students
    15 teachers
    7 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 90% nationally
    25% Indigenous
    10% language background other than English
    School website
  14. #14
    Lismore Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    871
    ICSEA
    179 students
    25 teachers
    7 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 93% nationally
    34% Indigenous
    5% language background other than English
    School website
  15. #15
    Trinity Catholic College Lismore, St Joseph's Campus
    Independent Secondary
  16. #16
    Living School - Southern Cross University Campus
    Independent Combined
  17. #17
    Living Academy - Southern Cross University - Z Block
    Independent Secondary

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in South Lismore NSW?

There are 17 schools near South Lismore: 9 government (public), 3 Catholic, and 5 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in South Lismore?

The average ICSEA score for schools near South Lismore is 971. The national average is 1000. ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the educational advantages students bring to their studies.

What is the best school in South Lismore?

The school near South Lismore with the highest ICSEA score is St Carthage's Primary School with an ICSEA of 1064 and 580 students.

Data: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage; the national average is 1000. Shows schools within about 5 km of the centre of South Lismore.