The Illawarra Grammar School
The Illawarra Grammar School is an independent combined school in Wollongong West, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1159, it sits in the 96th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 970 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 36% have a language background other than English.
Wollongong West NSW 2500. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How The Illawarra Grammar School compares
By ICSEA, The Illawarra Grammar School ranks 34th of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Therese Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.2 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. The Illawarra Grammar School scores 1159, well above average.
Enrolment and location
The Illawarra Grammar 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.
Schools near The Illawarra Grammar School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs The Illawarra Grammar School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Mangerton | 0.2 km | 1090 | 69 lower | 368 |
| Wollongong West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wollongong | 0.4 km | 991 | 168 lower | 243 |
| Lindsay Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wollongong | 0.9 km | 1068 | 91 lower | 334 |
| Mount St Thomas Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wollongong | 1.0 km | 1070 | 89 lower | 354 |
| Edmund Rice CollegeIndependent Secondary · West Wollongong | 1.2 km | 1083 | 76 lower | 1,054 |
| Gwynneville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Gwynneville | 1.4 km | 1065 | 94 lower | 271 |
| Keiraville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Keiraville | 1.6 km | 1103 | 56 lower | 297 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Illawarra Grammar School a government school?
No, The Illawarra Grammar School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does The Illawarra Grammar School offer?
The Illawarra Grammar School offers K-12.
What is The Illawarra Grammar School's ICSEA score?
The Illawarra Grammar School has an ICSEA score of 1159, placing it in the 96th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend The Illawarra Grammar School?
The Illawarra Grammar School has 970 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near The Illawarra Grammar School?
The nearest schools to The Illawarra Grammar School are St Therese Catholic Primary School (0.2 km), Wollongong West Public School (0.4 km), Lindsay Park Public School (0.9 km).
Where is The Illawarra Grammar School located?
The Illawarra Grammar School is located in Wollongong West, NSW 2500. Visit the school website at http://www.tigs.nsw.edu.au.