Five Islands Secondary College
Five Islands Secondary College is a government secondary school in Port Kembla, NSW offering 9-12. With an ICSEA score of 983, it sits in the 39th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 293 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
Port Kembla NSW 2505. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Five Islands Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Five Islands Secondary College ranks 326th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Port Kembla Public 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 against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Five Islands Secondary College scores 983, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Five Islands Secondary College, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Port Kembla
Five Islands Secondary College is located in Port Kembla, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,308/wk and median rent of $340/wk. Population: 5,088.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Port Kembla suburb profileSchools near Five Islands Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Five Islands Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Kembla Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Kembla | 0.4 km | 1014 | 31 higher | 278 |
| Warrawong Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Warrawong | 3.3 km | 891 | 92 lower | 276 |
| Warrawong High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Warrawong | 3.6 km | 905 | 78 lower | 591 |
| Windang Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Windang | 6.3 km | 988 | 5 higher | 203 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Five Islands Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Five Islands Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Five Islands Secondary College offer?
Five Islands Secondary College offers 9-12.
What is Five Islands Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Five Islands Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 983, placing it in the 39th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Five Islands Secondary College?
Five Islands Secondary College has 293 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Five Islands Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Five Islands Secondary College are Port Kembla Public School (0.4 km), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (1.2 km), Kemblawarra Public School (1.7 km).
Where is Five Islands Secondary College located?
Five Islands Secondary College is located in Port Kembla, NSW 2505. Visit the school website at https://fiveislands-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.