GovernmentSpecial
Illawarra Hospital School
WollongongNSW2500
- Enrolments
- Not available
- ICSEA
- Not available
- Ratio
- 0.0:1
NSW suburb profile
Schools in Wollongong, NSW
View school profiles in Wollongong, including sector, type, enrolment, ICSEA, location and school community indicators.
Schools
8
Government schools
6
Catholic schools
0
Independent schools
2
Average ICSEA
1,069
Total enrolments
3,418
Overview
Wollongong school context
Wollongong has 8 listed schools in the current dataset, with a combined 3,418 reported enrolments and an average ICSEA of 1,069.
For local comparison, nearby school suburbs include Gwynneville, Mangerton, Wollongong West, Coniston, Keiraville and North Wollongong.
- Listed schools
- 8
- Total enrolments
- 3,418
- Average ICSEA
- 1,069
- Suburb and state
- Wollongong, NSW
Schools
Wollongong school list
The cards and table list each school recorded in Wollongong, with profile links and the main enrolment, ICSEA, sector and type fields.
GovernmentPrimary
Lindsay Park Public School
WollongongNSW2500
- Enrolments
- 334
- ICSEA
- 1,068
- Ratio
- 18.4:1
GovernmentPrimary
Mount St Thomas Public School
WollongongNSW2500
- Enrolments
- 354
- ICSEA
- 1,070
- Ratio
- 18.5:1
IndependentSpecial
Novo Education Space
WollongongNSW2500
- Enrolments
- 44
- ICSEA
- 983
- Ratio
- 4.9:1
GovernmentSecondary
Smiths Hill High School
WollongongNSW2500
- Enrolments
- 736
- ICSEA
- 1,186
- Ratio
- 13.4:1
IndependentSecondary
St Mary Star of the Sea College
WollongongNSW2500
- Enrolments
- 1,128
- ICSEA
- 1,104
- Ratio
- 12.3:1
GovernmentPrimary
Wollongong Public School
WollongongNSW2500
- Enrolments
- 579
- ICSEA
- 1,084
- Ratio
- 18.4:1
GovernmentPrimary
Wollongong West Public School
WollongongNSW2500
- Enrolments
- 243
- ICSEA
- 991
- Ratio
- 10.9:1
| School | Suburb | Sector | Type | Enrolments | ICSEA | Ratio | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illawarra Hospital School | Wollongong | Government | Special | Not available | Not available | 0.0:1 | Open |
| Lindsay Park Public School | Wollongong | Government | Primary | 334 | 1,068 | 18.4:1 | Open |
| Mount St Thomas Public School | Wollongong | Government | Primary | 354 | 1,070 | 18.5:1 | Open |
| Novo Education Space | Wollongong | Independent | Special | 44 | 983 | 4.9:1 | Open |
| Smiths Hill High School | Wollongong | Government | Secondary | 736 | 1,186 | 13.4:1 | Open |
| St Mary Star of the Sea College | Wollongong | Independent | Secondary | 1,128 | 1,104 | 12.3:1 | Open |
| Wollongong Public School | Wollongong | Government | Primary | 579 | 1,084 | 18.4:1 | Open |
| Wollongong West Public School | Wollongong | Government | Primary | 243 | 991 | 10.9:1 | Open |
Illawarra Hospital School
Wollongong · Government · Special
- Enrol.
- Not available
- ICSEA
- Not available
- Ratio
- 0.0:1
Lindsay Park Public School
Wollongong · Government · Primary
- Enrol.
- 334
- ICSEA
- 1,068
- Ratio
- 18.4:1
Mount St Thomas Public School
Wollongong · Government · Primary
- Enrol.
- 354
- ICSEA
- 1,070
- Ratio
- 18.5:1
Novo Education Space
Wollongong · Independent · Special
- Enrol.
- 44
- ICSEA
- 983
- Ratio
- 4.9:1
Smiths Hill High School
Wollongong · Government · Secondary
- Enrol.
- 736
- ICSEA
- 1,186
- Ratio
- 13.4:1
St Mary Star of the Sea College
Wollongong · Independent · Secondary
- Enrol.
- 1,128
- ICSEA
- 1,104
- Ratio
- 12.3:1
Wollongong Public School
Wollongong · Government · Primary
- Enrol.
- 579
- ICSEA
- 1,084
- Ratio
- 18.4:1
Wollongong West Public School
Wollongong · Government · Primary
- Enrol.
- 243
- ICSEA
- 991
- Ratio
- 10.9:1
Breakdown
Wollongong school mix
Wollongong has 8 listed schools. Government is the largest sector (6), and primary is the most common type (4).
Government6 · 75%
Independent2 · 25%
Primary4 · 50%
Special2 · 25%
Secondary2 · 25%
Location
Map view for Wollongong
Use the map link to check where the listed Wollongong schools are located.
Wollongong, New South Wales
Wollongong is shown in the Wollongong local area, within the Wollongong local government area. Nearby school suburbs include Gwynneville, Mangerton and Wollongong West.
- Local area
- Wollongong
- Closest school suburb
- Gwynneville
Technical location data
- Latitude
- -34.42671
- Longitude
- 150.88364
Nearby suburbs
Nearby school suburbs around Wollongong
Nearby suburb links are ordered by available school-coordinate distance from Wollongong.
Gwynneville1.1 km away - 2 schoolsMangerton1.1 km away - 1 schoolWollongong West1.2 km away - 1 schoolConiston1.4 km away - 1 schoolKeiraville1.7 km away - 1 schoolNorth Wollongong1.8 km away - 1 schoolWest Wollongong2.0 km away - 1 schoolMount Ousley2.7 km away - 1 schoolFigtree2.9 km away - 4 schools
Data source
2025 Australian school profile data
ACARA school profile and location data
This page uses ACARA School Profile 2025 and School Location 2025 data, including enrolments, ICSEA, school sector, type, location and related indicators. Some fields may be missing where a value is not reported in the source data.
FAQ
Questions about schools in Wollongong
How many schools are in Wollongong, NSW?
There are 8 listed schools in Wollongong in the current dataset.
Are there government schools in Wollongong?
Yes. Wollongong has 6 listed government schools.
What is the average ICSEA for Wollongong schools?
The average ICSEA shown for Wollongong schools is 1,069.
Which schools are listed in Wollongong?
Illawarra Hospital School, Lindsay Park Public School, Mount St Thomas Public School, Novo Education Space, Smiths Hill High School, St Mary Star of the Sea College, Wollongong Public School and Wollongong West Public School are listed for Wollongong.
What data source is used for Wollongong school information?
This page uses 2025 Australian school profile and location data, including enrolments, ICSEA, school sector, type, location and related indicators.