Edmund Rice College
Edmund Rice College is an independent secondary school in West Wollongong, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1083, it sits in the 79th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,054 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 14% have a language background other than English.
West Wollongong NSW 2500. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Edmund Rice College compares
By ICSEA, Edmund Rice College ranks 109th 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 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Wollongong West Public School, a government primary school 0.9 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. Edmund Rice College scores 1083, above average.
Enrolment and location
Edmund Rice College is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About West Wollongong
Edmund Rice College is located in West Wollongong, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,672/wk and median rent of $370/wk. Population: 5,223.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
West Wollongong suburb profileSchools near Edmund Rice College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Edmund Rice College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wollongong West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wollongong | 0.9 km | 991 | 92 lower | 243 |
| St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Mangerton | 1.0 km | 1090 | 7 higher | 368 |
| Lindsay Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wollongong | 1.1 km | 1068 | 15 lower | 334 |
| Keiraville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Keiraville | 1.1 km | 1103 | 20 higher | 297 |
| The Illawarra Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Wollongong West | 1.2 km | 1159 | 76 higher | 970 |
| Nareena Hills Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Figtree | 1.5 km | 1080 | 3 lower | 209 |
| Gwynneville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Gwynneville | 1.5 km | 1065 | 18 lower | 271 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Edmund Rice College a government school?
No, Edmund Rice College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Edmund Rice College offer?
Edmund Rice College offers 7-12.
What is Edmund Rice College's ICSEA score?
Edmund Rice College has an ICSEA score of 1083, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Edmund Rice College?
Edmund Rice College has 1,054 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Edmund Rice College?
The nearest schools to Edmund Rice College are Wollongong West Public School (0.9 km), St Therese Catholic Primary School (1.0 km), Mount Keira Public School (1.1 km).
Where is Edmund Rice College located?
Edmund Rice College is located in West Wollongong, NSW 2500. Visit the school website at http://www.edmundricecollege.nsw.edu.au/.