Government co-ed secondary school (Years 7–12) in inner regional Bridgewater, TAS, with 315 students.
NAPLAN well below national year-level averages and solid student growth; the result is a C overall.
JRLF - Senior School is also known as JSS Bridgewater.
JRLF - Senior School has an overall SchoolRank score of 18.3/100, rated "Well below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades C (Well below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 800 (3rd percentile; the national average is 1,000). Notably, student growth grades B+ (Good).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at JRLF - Senior School, Year 7 students averaged 443 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 471, well below the national average of 569 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
JRLF - Senior School is a small government secondary school with approximately 315 students. It offers education for years 7-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
JRLF - Senior School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school grades C (Well below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
JRLF - Senior School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.7:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 49% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 65%, which is below average.
JRLF - Senior School is located in Bridgewater, TAS, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 800 (3rd percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.