Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts

Catchment & distance

Location & catchment

Lysaght St, Fairy Meadow, NSW 2519

School

Catchment area is approximate. Check the NSW Department of Education for the official zone.

The school details parents usually check first.

Band 6 and E4 results from the NESA Distinguished Achievers list, 2023 to 2025.

Strongest subjects

Music 1DanceVisual Arts

Programs, languages, activities, facilities and support, all in one place.

1

Programs beyond the standard NSW curriculum.

Gifted Talented

3

Music, drama, dance, and other performing arts opportunities.

DramaOrchestraVisual Arts

1

Academic clubs, competitions, and interest groups.

Debating

1

Student leadership roles, mentoring, and service opportunities.

Duke Of Edinburgh

2

On-campus spaces and specialist facilities listed by the school.

LibraryPerforming Arts Centre

8

Learning support, wellbeing programs, and pastoral care.

Behaviour SupportCounsellingEAL/DGifted SupportIndigenous EducationLearning DifficultiesMental HealthRespectful Relationships

A snapshot of the suburb around this school. ABS 2021 Census, ABS SEIFA 2021, NSW BOCSAR (latest quarter).

Families with kids: 25.8%Below NSW avg; NSW median: 38%.
Median age: 30yrs; NSW median: 45 yrs.
Languages at home: 24.9% use a language other than English at home.
Religious make-up: 44% reported no religion.
Socio-economic advantage: 5/ 10 SEIFATop 50%; 1 = most disadvantaged, 10 = least.
Tertiary education: 53.8%Top 9%; Adults with a bachelor degree or higher.