# The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus

The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus is a NSW government secondary school in East Lismore, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 494 (2025)
- **Address**: 1 Military Rd, East Lismore NSW 2480
- **Phone**: (02) 6621 3456
- **Website**: https://richmondri-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: richmondri-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 9834
- **Established**: 1958-01-01

## About

Richmond River High School is a co-educational comprehensive high school located on the floodplains in North Lismore. Officially commencing as a campus of The Rivers Secondary College from the start of 2015, the school aims to enhance educational outcomes for all students in collaboration with the local learning community. Drawing students from Lismore and the surrounding rural areas, Richmond River High School prides itself on being a caring institution committed to excellence. 

## Opportunities and Programs  
The school is dedicated to providing students with diverse academic, sporting, social, and cultural experiences. This commitment is demonstrated through its innovative programs and excellent teaching quality, ensuring that students are engaged and supported in their learning. Advanced facilities, including computer labs and video conferencing classrooms, enhance the educational experience. 

Richmond River High School also implements the Positive Behaviour for Learning program, which promotes a culture of respect, responsibility, honesty, and safety across its environment. 

## Flood Recovery Initiatives  
In light of recent flood events that caused extensive damage to the campus, the NSW Department of Education is actively coordinating recovery efforts. Plans are underway to rebuild the school, ensuring that the new facilities are more resilient to future natural disasters. The school community remains informed through updates on the recovery process.

With a strong focus on student well-being and a personalized approach to learning, Richmond River High School strives to create an inclusive environment where every student can thrive and succeed.

## Mission

Inspiring learning for lifelong success. We are a caring school of excellence which maintains, through curricular and extra-curricular initiatives, a strong commitment to quality teaching, innovative programs, excellent opportunities and student success.

Motto: "Knowledge is Life."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 494 |
| 2024 | 531 |
| 2023 | 554 |
| 2022 | 624 |
| 2021 | 711 |
| 2020 | 702 |
| 2019 | 700 |
| 2018 | 722 |
| 2017 | 761 |
| 2016 | 832 |
| 2015 | 834 |
| 2014 | 865 |
| 2013 | 878 |
| 2012 | 943 |
| 2011 | 902 |
| 2010 | 773 |
| 2009 | 729 |
| 2008 | 680 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/9834-the-rivers-secondary-college-richmond-river-high-campus), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.