The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus vs Wyrallah Road Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 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
Wyrallah Road Public School
Lismore · Government primary · K-6
350 students · ICSEA 947
| Measure | The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus Lismore NSW | Wyrallah Road Public School Lismore NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #349 of 539 | #1595 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #988 of 1,472 | #4822 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 438 | 350 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 227 | 187 / 163 |
| Foundation intake | – | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | 76 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 53 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 947 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.4 | 20.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 17% |
| Suburb | Lismore 2480 | Lismore 2480 |
| Council area | Lismore | Lismore |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | lismore-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | wyrallahrd-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus scores higher on the Success Index (38.4 vs 19.0).
- •Wyrallah Road Public School has the higher ICSEA (947 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 17.0).
- •The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus is the larger school with 438 students compared with 350.
- •The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -33%).
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 Wyrallah Road Public School?
On the Success Index, The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus ranks higher (38.4 vs 19.0 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 Wyrallah Road Public School?
About 1.1 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 Wyrallah Road Public School has 17.0.
How do The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus and Wyrallah Road Public School rank in NSW?
The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus is 349th of 539 and Wyrallah Road Public School is 1595th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.