Living School - Southern Cross University - Z Block
Lismore NSW 2480
Living School - Southern Cross University - Z Block is an independent secondary school in Lismore, NSW.
Campus of Living School. School-wide figures are on that page.
Sector, School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
About this school, from public sources
Drawn from public online sources: Living School is a not-for-profit progressive school operating on Southern Cross University's Lismore campus. It opened in 2020 with 78 students and has grown to more than 240. Its approach includes no uniforms, first-name use for teachers, and a curriculum built around themes such as identity, nature, living and service.
Often praised
- Progressive, thematic curriculum
- University campus setting
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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 - Southern Cross University - E Block | Lismore | Independent k–12 / combined | 0.3 km | — | — |
| The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus | Lismore | Public high school | 0.5 km | 934 | 438 |
| The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus | East Lismore | Public high school | 0.6 km | 950 | 494 |
| Trinity Catholic College Lismore | East Lismore | Independent high school | 0.6 km | 1,055 | 816 |
| Living School | Lismore | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.4 km | 1,037 | 313 |
| Living School - Carrington Lane Campus | Lismore | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.6 km | — | — |
| The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus | Goonellabah | Public high school | 3.6 km | 884 | 262 |
| St John's College | Lismore | Catholic high school | 3.8 km | 1,059 | 774 |
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.