NSW · Government Secondary
Illawarra Sports High School
Berkeley 2506 · 7-12
Illawarra Sports High School is a government secondary school in Berkeley, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 937, it sits in the 20th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 926 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 17% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 20% have a language background other than English.
How Illawarra Sports High School compares
By ICSEA, Illawarra Sports High School ranks 438th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Berkeley Public School, a government primary school 0.3 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Illawarra Sports High School scores 937 — below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Berkeley
Illawarra Sports High School is located in Berkeley, NSW — a suburb with a median household income of $1,217/wk and median rent of $290/wk. Population: 7,798.
View full Berkeley suburb profile →Schools near Illawarra Sports High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Illawarra Sports High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Berkeley | 0.3 km | 926 | 11 lower | 259 |
| Berkeley West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Berkeley | 1.3 km | 868 | 69 lower | 157 |
| Lake Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lake Heights | 1.7 km | 941 | 4 higher | 147 |
| Cringila Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cringila | 1.8 km | 936 | 1 lower | 163 |
| Warrawong High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Warrawong | 2.0 km | 905 | 32 lower | 591 |
| Warrawong Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Warrawong | 2.2 km | 891 | 46 lower | 276 |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Warrawong | 2.4 km | 1013 | 76 higher | 149 |
| Farmborough Road Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Unanderra | 2.8 km | 961 | 24 higher | 226 |
| Aspect South Coast School, UnanderraIndependent Primary · Unanderra | 3.4 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| St Pius X Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Unanderra | 3.4 km | 1066 | 129 higher | 371 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Illawarra Sports High School a government school?
Yes, Illawarra Sports High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Illawarra Sports High School offer?
Illawarra Sports High School offers 7-12.
What is Illawarra Sports High School's ICSEA score?
Illawarra Sports High School has an ICSEA score of 937, placing it in the 20th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Illawarra Sports High School?
Illawarra Sports High School has 926 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Illawarra Sports High School?
The nearest schools to Illawarra Sports High School are Berkeley Public School (0.3 km), Berkeley West Public School (1.3 km), Lake Heights Public School (1.7 km).
Where is Illawarra Sports High School located?
Illawarra Sports High School is located in Berkeley, NSW 2506. Visit the school website at https://illawaspor-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.