Independent K–12 co-ed school with 313 students in Lismore, NSW's inner regional area.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Living School is also known as Living Lismore.
Living School has an overall SchoolRank score of 46.1/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 51/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1037, above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Living School, Year 3 students averaged 369 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 466, below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 567, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 562, in line with 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.
Living School is a small independent combined school with approximately 313 students. It offers education for years K-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Living School has approximate annual tuition fees of $7,143. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 40/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Living School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.7:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 40% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 84%, which is below the national benchmark.
Living School is located in Lismore, NSW, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1037 (63th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.