Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts
Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts is a government secondary school in Fairy Meadow, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1075, it sits in the 77th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,169 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 27% have a language background other than English.
Fairy Meadow NSW 2519. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts compares
By ICSEA, Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts ranks 127th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Keira High School, a government secondary school 0.1 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 High School of the Performing Arts scores 1075, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Fairy Meadow
Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts is located in Fairy Meadow, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,407/wk and median rent of $390/wk. Population: 7,512.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Fairy Meadow suburb profileSchools near Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keira High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Fairy Meadow | 0.1 km | 984 | 91 lower | 723 |
| Good Samaritan Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Fairy Meadow | 0.9 km | 1081 | 6 higher | 335 |
| Smiths Hill High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Wollongong | 1.5 km | 1186 | 111 higher | 736 |
| Gwynneville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Gwynneville | 1.6 km | 1065 | 10 lower | 271 |
| Fairy Meadow Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Fairy Meadow | 1.7 km | 1002 | 73 lower | 342 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts a government school?
Yes, Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts offer?
Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts offers 7-12.
What is Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts's ICSEA score?
Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts has an ICSEA score of 1075, placing it in the 77th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts?
Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts has 1,169 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts?
The nearest schools to Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts are Keira High School (0.1 km), Elonera Montessori School (0.3 km), Para Meadows School (0.6 km).
Where is Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts located?
Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts is located in Fairy Meadow, NSW 2519. Visit the school website at https://wollongong-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.
Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts official website