The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus

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About the school

Richmond River High School is a co-educational comprehensive high school located on the floodplains in North Lismore. Officially commencing as a campus of The Rivers Secondary College from the start of 2015, the school aims to enhance educational outcomes for all students in collaboration with the local learning community. Drawing students from Lismore and the surrounding rural areas, Richmond River High School prides itself on being a caring institution committed to excellence.

Opportunities and Programs

The school is dedicated to providing students with diverse academic, sporting, social, and cultural experiences. This commitment is demonstrated through its innovative programs and excellent teaching quality, ensuring that students are engaged and supported in their learning. Advanced facilities, including computer labs and video conferencing classrooms, enhance the educational experience.

Richmond River High School also implements the Positive Behaviour for Learning program, which promotes a culture of respect, responsibility, honesty, and safety across its environment.

Flood Recovery Initiatives

In light of recent flood events that caused extensive damage to the campus, the NSW Department of Education is actively coordinating recovery efforts. Plans are underway to rebuild the school, ensuring that the new facilities are more resilient to future natural disasters. The school community remains informed through updates on the recovery process.

With a strong focus on student well-being and a personalized approach to learning, Richmond River High School strives to create an inclusive environment where every student can thrive and succeed.

Mission

Inspiring learning for lifelong success. We are a caring school of excellence which maintains, through curricular and extra-curricular initiatives, a strong commitment to quality teaching, innovative programs, excellent opportunities and student success.

Part of The Rivers Secondary College

One of 3 campuses that make up this college:

Location & Catchment Area

  • The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus

Nearby or Connected Schools

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
494 (232 girls, 262 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
494
ICSEA What does this mean?
950 (percentile 25)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
48% / 28% / 16% / 8%
Indigenous students
19%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
58.2
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
13.3

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Year 7 86
Year 8 89
Year 9 101
Year 10 94
Year 11 67
Year 12 57
Total 494

Year by year

Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.

Year Enrolments Girls Boys Attendance % ICSEA Teaching staff (FTE)
2025 494 232 262 - 950 58.2
2024 531 252 279 76.3 954 58.2
2023 554 258 296 77.6 963 57.7
2022 624 296 328 75.8 962 56
2021 711 336 375 80.8 971 54.1
2020 702 345 357 - 973 54.4
2019 700 339 361 85.7 977 55.3
2018 722 343 379 86.2 966 58.2
2017 761 356 405 85.8 970 57.9
2016 832 390 442 87.1 972 60.6
2015 834 385 449 88.1 971 62.2
2014 865 400 465 88 988 62.5
2013 878 425 453 87.8 985 64
2012 943 479 464 87.1 998 63.3
2011 902 450 452 88.2 997 60.8
2010 773 390 383 - 1000 55.6
2009 729 365 364 - 1018 55.1
2008 680 347 333 - 1018 54.6

Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.

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