The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus vs Wilson Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km 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
Wilson Park School
Lismore · Government special · U
83 students · ICSEA 902
| Measure | The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus Lismore NSW | Wilson Park School Lismore NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #349 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #988 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 438 | 83 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 227 | 31 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 76 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 53 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 902 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 4.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.4 | 17.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 34% |
| Suburb | Lismore 2480 | Lismore 2480 |
| Council area | Lismore | Lismore |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | lismore-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | wilsonpark-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus has the higher ICSEA (934 vs 902), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wilson Park School has fewer students per teacher (4.9 vs 10.3).
- •The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus is the larger school with 438 students compared with 83.
- •Wilson Park School has grown faster over five years (30% vs -8%).
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 Wilson Park School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus and Wilson Park School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lismore and 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 Wilson Park School has 4.9.
How do The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus and Wilson Park School rank in NSW?
The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus is 349th of 539 and Wilson Park School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.