Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts

Primary feeders

• Mount Ousley Public School — Fairy Meadow
• Gwynneville Public School — Gwynneville
• Keiraville Public School — Keiraville
• Pleasant Heights Public School — Mount Pleasant
• Wollongong Public School — Wollongong
• Wollongong West Public School — Wollongong
• Mount Keira Public School — Mount Keira
• Coniston Public School — Coniston
• Lindsay Park Public School — Wollongong
• Mount St Thomas Public School — Wollongong
• Nareena Hills Public School — Figtree

Junior secondary

• Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts — Fairy Meadow

Senior secondary

• Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts — Fairy Meadow

Is Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts a good school?

Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts has an overall SchoolRank score of 52.3/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 61/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1075, well above the national average of 1,000.

What are the NAPLAN results for Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts?

In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts, Year 7 students averaged 565 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 586, above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.

How do I enrol my child at Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts?

Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts is a large government secondary school with approximately 1,169 students. It offers education for years 7-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.

What are the fees for Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts?

Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 64/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.

What are class sizes like at Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts?

Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 18% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 86%, which is moderate.

What is the community like at Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts?

Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts is located in Fairy Meadow, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1075 (77th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.