Riverside High School is a public co-educational, comprehensive high school

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 in Riverside

Riverside, Tasmania

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, Australia

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. It was opened in 1962, one of a number similar schools established around the same time. It caters for about 820 students in years 7 to 10.

Notable faculty

Riverside High teacher, William Briginshaw, was awarded Tasmania's Winifred Curtis Medal for his contributions to science education, in May 2008.

Notable alumni

• Rachael Taylor
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• Rene Hidding
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