Schools in Lake Illawarra, NSW

There are 20 schools near Lake Illawarra: 15 government, 3 Catholic and 2 independent. The average ICSEA score is 959 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 7,130 students.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025.

Schools
20
Average ICSEA
959
National average 1000
Students
7,130
Government
15

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

Lake Illawarra School Map

Lake Illawarra, NSWValid: 2025 · Location: ACARA
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Government Catholic Independent

Select a school for its ICSEA and enrolments.

All Schools near Lake Illawarra

  1. #1
    Nazareth Catholic Primary School
    Catholic Primary · K-6
    1052
    ICSEA
    413 students
    29 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 31% nationally
    4% Indigenous
    7% language background other than English
    School website
  2. #2
    Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
    Catholic Primary · K-6
    1050
    ICSEA
    405 students
    32 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 32% nationally
    8% Indigenous
    1% language background other than English
    School website
  3. #3
    Corpus Christi Catholic High School
    Catholic Secondary · 7-12
    1045
    ICSEA
    1,126 students
    91 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 34% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    11% language background other than English
    School website
  4. #4
    Flinders Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    1004
    ICSEA
    518 students
    36 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 51% nationally
    11% Indigenous
    18% language background other than English
    School website
  5. #5
    Shellharbour Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    999
    ICSEA
    368 students
    25 teachers
    15 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 54% nationally
    10% Indigenous
    7% language background other than English
    School website
  6. #6
    Windang Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    988
    ICSEA
    203 students
    13 teachers
    16 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 59% nationally
    16% Indigenous
    13% language background other than English
    School website
  7. #7
    Balarang Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    974
    ICSEA
    268 students
    17 teachers
    16 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 65% nationally
    16% Indigenous
    11% language background other than English
    School website
  8. #8
    Warilla High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    968
    ICSEA
    1,020 students
    91 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 68% nationally
    10% Indigenous
    18% language background other than English
    School website
  9. #9
    Oak Flats Public School
    Government Primary · P-6
    959
    ICSEA
    416 students
    29 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 72% nationally
    12% Indigenous
    9% language background other than English
    School website
  10. #10
    Lake Illawarra South Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    954
    ICSEA
    177 students
    13 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 74% nationally
    14% Indigenous
    17% language background other than English
    School website
  11. #11
    Primbee Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    943
    ICSEA
    88 students
    7 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 78% nationally
    13% Indigenous
    24% language background other than English
    School website
  12. #12
    Peterborough School
    Government Combined · U
    938
    ICSEA
    115 students
    23 teachers
    5 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 79% nationally
    16% Indigenous
    15% language background other than English
    School website
  13. #13
    Warilla Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    937
    ICSEA
    279 students
    22 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 80% nationally
    20% Indigenous
    13% language background other than English
    School website
  14. #14
    Oak Flats High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    932
    ICSEA
    648 students
    66 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 81% nationally
    14% Indigenous
    9% language background other than English
    School website
  15. #15
    Lake Illawarra High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    894
    ICSEA
    542 students
    53 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 90% nationally
    23% Indigenous
    10% language background other than English
    School website
  16. #16
    Mount Warrigal Public School
    Government Primary · P-6
    885
    ICSEA
    185 students
    21 teachers
    9 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 92% nationally
    28% Indigenous
    9% language background other than English
    School website
  17. #17
    Barrack Heights Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    873
    ICSEA
    192 students
    23 teachers
    8 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 93% nationally
    33% Indigenous
    9% language background other than English
    School website
  18. #18
    Warilla North Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    872
    ICSEA
    167 students
    14 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 93% nationally
    29% Indigenous
    7% language background other than English
    School website
  19. #19
    Aspect South Coast School, Barrack Heights
    Independent Primary
  20. #20
    Amity College Illawarra Campus
    Independent Combined

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lake Illawarra NSW?

There are 20 schools near Lake Illawarra: 15 government (public), 3 Catholic, and 2 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in Lake Illawarra?

The average ICSEA score for schools near Lake Illawarra is 959. The national average is 1000. ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the educational advantages students bring to their studies.

What is the best school in Lake Illawarra?

The school near Lake Illawarra with the highest ICSEA score is Nazareth Catholic Primary School with an ICSEA of 1052 and 413 students.

Data: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage; the national average is 1000. Shows schools within about 5 km of the centre of Lake Illawarra.