Illawarra Christian School
Illawarra Christian School is an independent combined school in Cordeaux Heights, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1091, it sits in the 82nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 800 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 30% have a language background other than English.
Cordeaux Heights NSW 2526. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Illawarra Christian School compares
By ICSEA, Illawarra Christian School ranks 118th of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Craig Davis College, an independent secondary school 0.3 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. Illawarra Christian School scores 1091, above average.
Enrolment and location
Illawarra Christian School 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 Cordeaux Heights
Illawarra Christian School is located in Cordeaux Heights, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,634/wk and median rent of $495/wk. Population: 4,460.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Cordeaux Heights suburb profileSchools near Illawarra Christian School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Illawarra Christian School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unanderra Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cordeaux Heights | 0.5 km | 992 | 99 lower | 348 |
| Cedars Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Unanderra | 1.3 km | 1067 | 24 lower | 661 |
| St Pius X Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Unanderra | 1.4 km | 1066 | 25 lower | 371 |
| Farmborough Road Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Unanderra | 1.9 km | 961 | 130 lower | 226 |
| Figtree Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Figtree | 2.2 km | 1028 | 63 lower | 264 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Illawarra Christian School a government school?
No, Illawarra Christian School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Illawarra Christian School offer?
Illawarra Christian School offers K-12.
What is Illawarra Christian School's ICSEA score?
Illawarra Christian School has an ICSEA score of 1091, placing it in the 82nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Illawarra Christian School?
Illawarra Christian School has 800 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Illawarra Christian School?
The nearest schools to Illawarra Christian School are Craig Davis College (0.3 km), Unanderra Public School (0.5 km), Cedars Christian College - Aspire (1.3 km).
Where is Illawarra Christian School located?
Illawarra Christian School is located in Cordeaux Heights, NSW 2526. Visit the school website at http://www.ics.nsw.edu.au.