TAS · Government Secondary
Riverside High School
Riverside 7250 · 7-11
Riverside High School is a government secondary school in Riverside, TAS offering 7-11. With an ICSEA score of 1009, it sits in the 51st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 624 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
How Riverside High School compares
By ICSEA, Riverside High School ranks 10th of the 47 secondary schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Riverside Primary School, a government primary school 0.4 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Riverside High School scores 1009 — near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Riverside High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Riverside High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Riverside | 0.4 km | 1018 | 9 higher | 673 |
| St Anthony's Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Riverside | 0.5 km | 1026 | 17 higher | 180 |
| Launceston Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Riverside | 1.1 km | 1070 | 61 higher | 742 |
| Mastery Schools Australia - LauncestonIndependent Combined · Newnham | 2.1 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Launceston Church Grammar SchoolIndependent Secondary · Mowbray | 2.4 km | 1094 | 85 higher | 723 |
| St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Invermay | 2.9 km | 984 | 25 lower | 282 |
| Mowbray Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mowbray | 2.9 km | 925 | 84 lower | 494 |
| Invermay Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Invermay | 3.0 km | 925 | 84 lower | 295 |
| East Tamar Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mayfield | 3.5 km | 863 | 146 lower | 336 |
| Trevallyn Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Trevallyn | 3.5 km | 1045 | 36 higher | 392 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Riverside High School a government school?
Yes, Riverside High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Riverside High School offer?
Riverside High School offers 7-11.
What is Riverside High School's ICSEA score?
Riverside High School has an ICSEA score of 1009, placing it in the 51st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Riverside High School?
Riverside High School has 624 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Riverside High School?
The nearest schools to Riverside High School are Riverside Primary School (0.4 km), St Anthony's Catholic School (0.5 km), Launceston Christian School (1.1 km).
Where is Riverside High School located?
Riverside High School is located in Riverside, TAS 7250. Visit the school website at https://riversidehigh.education.tas.edu.au/.