Wollongong Public School
Wollongong Public School is a government primary school in Wollongong, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1084, it sits in the 80th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 579 enrolled students, with approximately 19 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 70% 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 Public School compares
By ICSEA, Wollongong Public School ranks 453rd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 20 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Smiths Hill High School, a government secondary school 0.5 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 Public School scores 1084, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Wollongong
Wollongong 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 Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Wollongong Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smiths Hill High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Wollongong | 0.5 km | 1186 | 102 higher | 736 |
| St Mary Star of the Sea CollegeIndependent Secondary · Wollongong | 0.6 km | 1104 | 20 higher | 1,128 |
| Gwynneville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Gwynneville | 1.7 km | 1065 | 19 lower | 271 |
| Keira High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Fairy Meadow | 1.9 km | 984 | 100 lower | 723 |
| Wollongong High School of the Performing ArtsGovernment Secondary · Fairy Meadow | 2.0 km | 1075 | 9 lower | 1,169 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wollongong Public School a government school?
Yes, Wollongong Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Wollongong Public School offer?
Wollongong Public School offers K-6.
What is Wollongong Public School's ICSEA score?
Wollongong Public School has an ICSEA score of 1084, placing it in the 80th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Wollongong Public School?
Wollongong Public School has 579 enrolled students, with approximately 19 students per teacher.
What schools are near Wollongong Public School?
The nearest schools to Wollongong Public School are Smiths Hill High School (0.5 km), St Mary Star of the Sea College (0.6 km), Novo Education Space (1.2 km).
Where is Wollongong Public School located?
Wollongong Public School is located in Wollongong, NSW 2500. Visit the school website at https://wollongong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.