Wollongong West Public School
Wollongong West Public School is a government primary school in Wollongong, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 991, it sits in the 43rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 243 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 48% have a language background other than English.
Wollongong NSW 2500. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Wollongong West Public School compares
By ICSEA, Wollongong West Public School ranks 1,162nd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 22 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 20th-highest ICSEA and the 13th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Therese Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.2 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. Wollongong West Public School scores 991, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Wollongong
Wollongong West Public School is located in Wollongong, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,549/wk and median rent of $410/wk. Population: 20,446.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Wollongong suburb profileSchools near Wollongong West Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Wollongong West Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Mangerton | 0.2 km | 1090 | 99 higher | 368 |
| The Illawarra Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Wollongong West | 0.4 km | 1159 | 168 higher | 970 |
| Edmund Rice CollegeIndependent Secondary · West Wollongong | 0.9 km | 1083 | 92 higher | 1,054 |
| Gwynneville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Gwynneville | 1.1 km | 1065 | 74 higher | 271 |
| Lindsay Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wollongong | 1.1 km | 1068 | 77 higher | 334 |
| Keiraville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Keiraville | 1.2 km | 1103 | 112 higher | 297 |
| Mount St Thomas Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wollongong | 1.4 km | 1070 | 79 higher | 354 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wollongong West Public School a government school?
Yes, Wollongong West Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Wollongong West Public School offer?
Wollongong West Public School offers K-6.
What is Wollongong West Public School's ICSEA score?
Wollongong West Public School has an ICSEA score of 991, placing it in the 43rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Wollongong West Public School?
Wollongong West Public School has 243 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Wollongong West Public School?
The nearest schools to Wollongong West Public School are St Therese Catholic Primary School (0.2 km), The Illawarra Grammar School (0.4 km), Edmund Rice College (0.9 km).
Where is Wollongong West Public School located?
Wollongong West Public School is located in Wollongong, NSW 2500. Visit the school website at https://wollongwst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.