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The Illawarra Grammar School

The Illawarra Grammar School is a independent combined school in Wollongong West, New South Wales, with 970 reported enrolments, a student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1, and an ICSEA percentile of 96.

Wollongong West, NSW 2500IndependentCombinedK-12
IndependentCombinedCo-educational
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School model

The Illawarra Grammar School is listed as Independent and Combined, with a reported year range of K-12.

Enrolment size

The school reports 970 total enrolments, including 464 girls and 506 boys where available.

ICSEA context

The ICSEA value is 1,159, with percentile 96 in the current dataset.

Gender profile

The gender type is Co-educational, with a reported mix of 47.8% girls and 52.2% boys.

Staff ratio

The student-teacher ratio is 9.7:1, based on 99.8 FTE teaching staff where available.

Local area

The campus is in Wollongong West, New South Wales, within Wollongong.

Profile signals

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The Illawarra Grammar School profile summary

The Illawarra Grammar School is listed as a independent combined school in Wollongong West, New South Wales. The profile reports 970 total enrolments, an ICSEA value of 1,159, and a student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1 where available. The reported year range is K-12, and the campus sits within Wollongong local government area.

Enrolment

Girls vs boys enrolment

970

reported total enrolments

464 girls

506 boys

47.8% girls52.2% boys

The Illawarra Grammar School reports 970 total enrolments, including 464 girls and 506 boys. The reported enrolment mix is 47.8% girls and 52.2% boys.

Socio-educational

ICSEA percentile

96

percentile where available

ICSEA

1,159

The Illawarra Grammar School sits at the 96 ICSEA percentile in the reported dataset.

SEA quarters

Socio-educational distribution

Bottom

2%

Lower-middle

9%

Upper-middle

25%

Top

64%

The socio-educational distribution lists 2% in the bottom quarter, 9% in the lower-middle quarter, 25% in the upper-middle quarter, and 64% in the top quarter.

Staff

Staff profile summary

Teaching staff

108

FTE teaching

99.8

Non-teaching

52

Student-teacher

9.7:1

The profile reports 108 teaching staff and 52 non-teaching staff, with a student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1.

Location

Campus location and area context

Location context combines suburb, postcode, administrative areas and a direct maps link where data is available.

Suburb
Wollongong West
Postcode
2500
State
New South Wales
Local government area
Wollongong
Statistical Area Level 2
Wollongong - West
Statistical Area Level 3
Wollongong
Statistical Area Level 4
Illawarra
Remoteness area
Major Cities

Governance

Governance and official links

Official school and governing body links are included when the dataset provides them.

Governing body
Independent Schools NSW
Governing body URL
Visit website
Campus type
School Single Entity
Reporting description
Individual Reporting

Community

Student community profile

Student community indicators are reported as percentages where available.

Indigenous enrolment
2%
Language background other than English: yes
36%
Language background other than English: no
64%
Language background other than English: not stated
0%

Nearby

Nearby and similar schools

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FAQ

Questions about The Illawarra Grammar School

How many students attend The Illawarra Grammar School?

The Illawarra Grammar School has 970 reported total enrolments. The student profile lists 464 girls and 506 boys where gender enrolment fields are available.

What type of school is The Illawarra Grammar School?

The Illawarra Grammar School is listed as a Independent school with school type Combined. The reported year range is K-12.

Where is The Illawarra Grammar School located?

The Illawarra Grammar School is located in Wollongong West, NSW 2500. The local government area is Wollongong.

What is the ICSEA value of The Illawarra Grammar School?

The ICSEA value for The Illawarra Grammar School is 1,159 and the ICSEA percentile is 96. If either value is missing in the source data, it is shown as Not available rather than zero.

Is The Illawarra Grammar School boys-only, girls-only or co-educational?

The Illawarra Grammar School is listed as Co-educational. The reported gender mix is 47.8% girls and 52.2% boys where percentage fields are available.

Data note

Built from structured 2025 school profile data

This page uses structured 2025 Australian school profile data. Some values may be unavailable where they are not reported in the source dataset. Profile pages are designed to make enrolment, ICSEA, location and school context easier to compare.

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