The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus
Lismore High Campus has a proud tradition serving the Lismore Community and was founded in 1920 and was the first public high school in town. The enrolment for 2017 is 400 students. The school has a support unit with 30 students. Lismore High Campus has a significant population of Aboriginal Students 20% and 5% Non-English Speaking Background. In the last three years there have been significant improvements made at the school. School attendance rates are the highest in 5 years, National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) growth rates are the highest in 7 years. Higher School Certificate results are the most improved in 10 years. There is a focus on improving the quality of teaching and learning taking place in the school. The school has a very strong partnership with Southern Cross University and students have access to the University facilities for wider learning. Lismore High Campus is part of The Rivers Secondary College and works collaboratively with Richmond River High Campus and Kadina High Campus through enhanced curriculum delivery at Year 11 & 12. Other whole school learning initiatives have improved educational delivery to Lismore Community through the College. Parents and carers are very supportive of the school and there is both an active School Council and Parents and Citizens Association.
We recognise the Ongoing Custodians of the lands and waterways where we work and live. We pay respect to Elders past and present as ongoing teachers of knowledge, songlines and stories. We strive to ensure every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learner in NSW achieves their potential through education.