Lismore South Public School
Phyllis St & Wilson St, South Lismore NSW 2480
Lismore South Public School is a government primary school in South Lismore, NSW from Prep to Year 6 with about 106 students. Its ICSEA is 898, where the national average is 1000.
Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Enrolments by year, 2016–2025. Latest 106.
About this school, from public sources
Based on publicly available information, Lismore South Public School is a K-6 government primary school serving South Lismore and surrounding rural areas including Rock Valley, Tuncester and Ruthven. Following extensive damage in the 2022 floods, the school has undergone a major NSW Government-funded rebuild, delivering flood-resilient facilities including 13 modern classrooms, a library, multi-purpose hall, administration areas, outdoor learning spaces, and a dedicated preschool. The school describes itself as a vibrant, inclusive community focused on student wellbeing and quality public education.
Often praised
- new flood-resilient facilities
- strong community focus
- modern rebuilt campus
This note was generated from publicly available online sources (the school's website, official pages and online feedback) as at September 2026. It reflects what is said online, not an assessment by SchoolList AU or any government body, and it deliberately records only neutral and positive points. Confidence: medium. Verify anything important with the school. Report an inaccuracy.
NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living School | Lismore | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.6 km | 1,037 | 313 |
| Living School - Carrington Lane Campus | Lismore | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.6 km | — | — |
| Albert Park Public School | East Lismore | Public primary | 1.7 km | 950 | 102 |
| St Carthage's Primary School | Lismore | Catholic primary | 2.2 km | 1,064 | 580 |
| Lismore Public School | Lismore | Public primary | 2.9 km | 871 | 179 |
| Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School | East Lismore | Catholic primary | 3.0 km | 1,001 | 189 |
| Lismore Heights Public School | Lismore Heights | Public primary | 3.8 km | 973 | 203 |
| Caniaba Public School | Lismore | Public primary | 3.8 km | 955 | 29 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in NSW
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Public School | Dharruk | Public primary · P-6 | 293 | 898 |
| Glen Innes West Infants School | Glen Innes | Public primary · K-2 | 19 | 898 |
| Toongabbie East Public School | Constitution Hill | Public primary · K-6 | 107 | 898 |
| Villawood East Public School | Villawood | Public primary · P-6 | 301 | 898 |
| Wombat Public School | Wombat | Public primary · K-6 | 20 | 898 |
| Bombala Public School | Bombala | Public primary · K-6 | 104 | 899 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.