Vistara Primary School is located on seven acres of rolling countryside at Richmond Hill, 7km from Lismore. It encompasses rainforests and native trees, native birds and animals, flower gardens, fruit and native bush food trees and a Koala habitat with visiting Koalas. Vistara Primary School was established in 1987. It is a not-for-profit, Independent School. Vistara is registered with the NSW Board of Studies and sets high academic standards for pupil achievements. The School's curriculum is based on Neo Humanist Education principles and is integrated into the Board of Studies required Key Learning Areas. Neo Humanist Education fosters respect for people from all cultures, religious and social backgrounds. The school has continued its programs to support leadership qualities in students through Buddy Reading K to 6, Peer Support, Peer Run Activity and Fitness Groups, participating in advisory discussions concerning class, school and community values, Personal Interest Projects and Personal Achievement Scholarships. The school is well known in the wider community for its caring and supportive environment, its school play productions, the school's daily yoga and meditation and its beautiful students and its community involvement.