The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus vs Vistara Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus
Goonellabah · Government high school · 7-12
262 students · ICSEA 884
Vistara Primary School
Richmond Hill · Independent primary · 1-6
19 students · ICSEA 1121
| Measure | The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus Goonellabah NSW | Vistara Primary School Richmond Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #507 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1385 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 1-6 |
| Students | 262 | 19 |
| Girls / boys | 127 / 135 | 13 / 6 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 50 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 31 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 884 | 1121 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 6.5 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.0 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 1.0 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 33% | 0% |
| Suburb | Goonellabah 2480 | Richmond Hill 2480 |
| Council area | Lismore | Lismore |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kadina-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.vistara.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Vistara Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (85.8 vs 21.7).
- •Vistara Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1121 vs 884), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus is the larger school with 262 students compared with 19.
- •The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus is a government school while Vistara Primary School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus better than Vistara Primary School?
On the Success Index, Vistara Primary School ranks higher (85.8 vs 21.7 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus and Vistara Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Goonellabah and Richmond Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus and Vistara Primary School rank in NSW?
The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus is 507th of 539 and Vistara Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.