Schools in Lake Illawarra NSW

There are 20 schools near Lake Illawarra — 15 government, 3 Catholic, and 2 independent. Average ICSEA score is 959 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 7,130 students.

Total Schools
20
Avg ICSEA
959
Below Average
Students
7,130
Government
15

Lake Illawarra School Map

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All Schools near Lake Illawarra

#1
Catholic Primary · K-6
1052
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 413 students
👩‍🏫 29 teachers
📊 14:1 ratio
📈 Top 31% nationally
🪃 4% Indigenous
🌏 7% LBOTE
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#2
Catholic Primary · K-6
1050
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 405 students
👩‍🏫 32 teachers
📊 13:1 ratio
📈 Top 32% nationally
🪃 8% Indigenous
🌏 1% LBOTE
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#3
Catholic Secondary · 7-12
1045
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 1,126 students
👩‍🏫 91 teachers
📊 12:1 ratio
📈 Top 34% nationally
🪃 3% Indigenous
🌏 11% LBOTE
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#4
Government Primary · K-6
1004
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 518 students
👩‍🏫 36 teachers
📊 14:1 ratio
📈 Top 51% nationally
🪃 11% Indigenous
🌏 18% LBOTE
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#5
Government Primary · K-6
999
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 368 students
👩‍🏫 25 teachers
📊 15:1 ratio
📈 Top 54% nationally
🪃 10% Indigenous
🌏 7% LBOTE
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#6
Government Primary · K-6
988
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 203 students
👩‍🏫 13 teachers
📊 16:1 ratio
📈 Top 59% nationally
🪃 16% Indigenous
🌏 13% LBOTE
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#7
Government Primary · K-6
974
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 268 students
👩‍🏫 17 teachers
📊 16:1 ratio
📈 Top 65% nationally
🪃 16% Indigenous
🌏 11% LBOTE
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#8
Government Secondary · 7-12
968
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 1,020 students
👩‍🏫 91 teachers
📊 11:1 ratio
📈 Top 68% nationally
🪃 10% Indigenous
🌏 18% LBOTE
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#9
Government Primary · P-6
959
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 416 students
👩‍🏫 29 teachers
📊 14:1 ratio
📈 Top 72% nationally
🪃 12% Indigenous
🌏 9% LBOTE
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#10
Government Primary · K-6
954
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 177 students
👩‍🏫 13 teachers
📊 14:1 ratio
📈 Top 74% nationally
🪃 14% Indigenous
🌏 17% LBOTE
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#11
Government Primary · K-6
943
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 88 students
👩‍🏫 7 teachers
📊 13:1 ratio
📈 Top 78% nationally
🪃 13% Indigenous
🌏 24% LBOTE
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#12
Government Combined · U
938
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 115 students
👩‍🏫 23 teachers
📊 5:1 ratio
📈 Top 79% nationally
🪃 16% Indigenous
🌏 15% LBOTE
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#13
Government Primary · K-6
937
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 279 students
👩‍🏫 22 teachers
📊 13:1 ratio
📈 Top 80% nationally
🪃 20% Indigenous
🌏 13% LBOTE
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#14
Government Secondary · 7-12
932
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 648 students
👩‍🏫 66 teachers
📊 10:1 ratio
📈 Top 81% nationally
🪃 14% Indigenous
🌏 9% LBOTE
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#15
Government Secondary · 7-12
894
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 542 students
👩‍🏫 53 teachers
📊 10:1 ratio
📈 Top 90% nationally
🪃 23% Indigenous
🌏 10% LBOTE
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#16
Government Primary · P-6
885
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 185 students
👩‍🏫 21 teachers
📊 9:1 ratio
📈 Top 92% nationally
🪃 28% Indigenous
🌏 9% LBOTE
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#17
Government Primary · K-6
873
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 192 students
👩‍🏫 23 teachers
📊 8:1 ratio
📈 Top 93% nationally
🪃 33% Indigenous
🌏 9% LBOTE
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#18
Government Primary · K-6
872
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 167 students
👩‍🏫 14 teachers
📊 12:1 ratio
📈 Top 93% nationally
🪃 29% Indigenous
🌏 7% LBOTE
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#20
Independent Combined

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lake Illawarra NSW?

There are 20 schools near Lake Illawarra — 15 government (public), 3 Catholic, and 2 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in Lake Illawarra?

The average ICSEA score for schools near Lake Illawarra is 959. The national average is 1000. ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the educational advantages students bring to their studies.

What is the best school in Lake Illawarra?

The highest-rated school near Lake Illawarra by ICSEA score is Nazareth Catholic Primary School with an ICSEA of 1052 and 413 students.

Data: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage. National average: 1000. Schools within ~5km of Lake Illawarra centroid shown.