Smiths Hill High School
Smiths Hill High School is a government secondary school in Wollongong, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1186, it sits in the 99th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 736 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 42% 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 Smiths Hill High School compares
By ICSEA, Smiths Hill High School ranks 16th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Wollongong Public School, a government primary 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. Smiths Hill High School scores 1186, well above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Smiths Hill High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Wollongong
Smiths Hill High 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 Smiths Hill High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Smiths Hill High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wollongong Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wollongong | 0.5 km | 1084 | 102 lower | 579 |
| St Mary Star of the Sea CollegeIndependent Secondary · Wollongong | 0.9 km | 1104 | 82 lower | 1,128 |
| Gwynneville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Gwynneville | 1.5 km | 1065 | 121 lower | 271 |
| Keira High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Fairy Meadow | 1.5 km | 984 | 202 lower | 723 |
| Wollongong High School of the Performing ArtsGovernment Secondary · Fairy Meadow | 1.5 km | 1075 | 111 lower | 1,169 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Smiths Hill High School a government school?
Yes, Smiths Hill High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Smiths Hill High School offer?
Smiths Hill High School offers 7-12.
What is Smiths Hill High School's ICSEA score?
Smiths Hill High School has an ICSEA score of 1186, placing it in the 99th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Smiths Hill High School?
Smiths Hill High School has 736 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Smiths Hill High School?
The nearest schools to Smiths Hill High School are Wollongong Public School (0.5 km), St Mary Star of the Sea College (0.9 km), Para Meadows School (1.1 km).
Where is Smiths Hill High School located?
Smiths Hill High School is located in Wollongong, NSW 2500. Visit the school website at https://smithshill-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.