The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus vs Trinity Catholic College Lismore
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 41 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus
Lismore · Government high school · 7-12
438 students · ICSEA 934
Trinity Catholic College Lismore
East Lismore · Independent high school · 7-12
816 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus Lismore NSW | Trinity Catholic College Lismore East Lismore NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #349 of 539 | #159 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #988 of 1,472 | #401 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 438 | 816 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 227 | 445 / 371 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 76 | 126 |
| Year 12 cohort | 53 | 115 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.4 | 64.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 34.0 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 6% |
| Suburb | Lismore 2480 | East Lismore 2480 |
| Council area | Lismore | Lismore |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | lismore-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.trinitylismore.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Trinity Catholic College Lismore scores higher on the Success Index (65.1 vs 38.4).
- •Trinity Catholic College Lismore has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.7).
- •Trinity Catholic College Lismore is the larger school with 816 students compared with 438.
- •The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -17%).
- •The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus is a government school while Trinity Catholic College Lismore 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, Lismore High Campus better than Trinity Catholic College Lismore?
On the Success Index, Trinity Catholic College Lismore ranks higher (65.1 vs 38.4 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, Lismore High Campus and Trinity Catholic College Lismore?
About 41 m in a straight line, between Lismore and East Lismore in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trinity Catholic College Lismore has 12.7.
How do The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus and Trinity Catholic College Lismore rank in NSW?
The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus is 349th of 539 and Trinity Catholic College Lismore is 159th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.