The Illawarra Grammar School

Wollongong West, New South Wales · Anglican · Co-ed · Prep to Year 12

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Leading tier

a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas

Leading tier

S360 score: 76.0%

The Illawarra Grammar School is a co-educational, Anglican, Mid-Sized school from Prep to Year 12 in Wollongong West, New South Wales. It sits in the Leading tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Student Wellbeing, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It reaches Elite tier for Academic Performance Years 7 to 10.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence41 / 60 (68.3%)Trusted

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing49 / 60 (81.7%)Distinguished

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities47 / 60 (78.3%)Leading

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment47 / 60 (78.3%)Leading

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence46 / 60 (76.7%)Leading

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1019 / 20Elite

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1211 / 20Highly Capable

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways11 / 20Highly Capable

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing16 / 20Distinguished

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support17 / 20Distinguished

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development16 / 20Distinguished

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum16 / 20Distinguished

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports17 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture14 / 20Trusted

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff15 / 20Leading

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment17 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation15 / 20Leading

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance18 / 20Elite

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections16 / 20Distinguished

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability12 / 20Highly Capable

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Anglican
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
933
Student:teacher ratio
10.5:1
Location
Wollongong West, New South Wales
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

1159159 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 3
    Reading
    477(+39)
    Writing
    477(+35)
    Spelling
    472(+39)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    517(+69)
    Numeracy
    486(+50)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    563(+42)
    Writing
    537(+29)
    Spelling
    537(+27)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    581(+49)
    Numeracy
    573(+49)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    590(+24)
    Writing
    588(+19)
    Spelling
    570(+10)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    577(+8)
    Numeracy
    605(+29)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    623(+27)
    Writing
    631(+20)
    Spelling
    597(+11)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    622(+28)
    Numeracy
    650(+45)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

2026 fees

All inclusive — this figure already includes levies and other charges. Not directly comparable to a Tuition only figure at another school.

  • Local day students fees, 2026
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Annual fee
    $24,850
  • Year level
    Year 8
    Annual fee
    $24,850
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Annual fee
    $26,270
  • Year level
    Year 10
    Annual fee
    $27,890
  • Year level
    Year 11
    Annual fee
    $27,890
  • Year level
    Year 12
    Annual fee
    $27,890
Additional information on fees

Published via GoodSchools (Good Schools Guide), a directory the school itself supplies its fee schedule to.

Source: the school’s published fee schedule. Extracted 2026-08-20.

Common questions

What year levels does The Illawarra Grammar School teach?

The Illawarra Grammar School teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is The Illawarra Grammar School a boys, girls or co-ed school?

The Illawarra Grammar School is a Co-ed school.

What sector is The Illawarra Grammar School in?

The Illawarra Grammar School is classified as Independent.

Does The Illawarra Grammar School offer boarding?

No, The Illawarra Grammar School does not offer boarding.

How many students attend The Illawarra Grammar School?

The Illawarra Grammar School has 933 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at The Illawarra Grammar School?

The Illawarra Grammar School's student to teacher ratio is 10.5 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does The Illawarra Grammar School sit in?

The Illawarra Grammar School sits in the Leading tier, a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas.

What is The Illawarra Grammar School's strongest area on Schools360?

The Illawarra Grammar School's strongest area is Student Wellbeing, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where is The Illawarra Grammar School located?

The Illawarra Grammar School is located in Wollongong West, New South Wales.