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Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts

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It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts is a government secondary school in Fairy Meadow, NSW, for Years 7–12. It had 1,169 students as of 2025 (ACARA). Compare it with nearby schools, check its school zone, and book a tour to see it in person.

Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts

Fairy Meadow, NSW 2519

Government
Co-Ed
Secondary
Years
7–12
Secondary
Students
1,169
ACARA 2025
Annual fees
Not published
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Offers exceptional educational opportunities with a focus on academic and performing arts excellence.

Located in Fairy Meadow, the school provides a dynamic environment prioritising safety, tolerance, achievement, and respect. With a rich history, comprehensive programs in performing arts and academics foster creativity and collaboration among students from various backgrounds.

School Overview

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School overview facts
School typeSecondarySectorGovernment
Year levels7–12Enrolments1,169
Early learningNot confirmedTeacher–student ratio1:13.9
GenderCo-EdPrincipalNot available
BoardingNoFoundedNot available
School overview facts
School typeSecondary
Year levels7–12
Early learningNot confirmed
GenderCo-Ed
BoardingNo
School overview facts (continued)
SectorGovernment
Enrolments1,169
Teacher–student ratio1:13.9
PrincipalNot available
FoundedNot available

Enrolment history

Enrolments from 2021 to 2025Bar chart of reported student totals. Exact figures and reporting details are available in the table below. Missing figures have no bar.01,1802021: 1,180 students · Years 7–1220212022: 1,125 students · Years 7–1220222023: 1,078 students · Years 7–1220232024: 1,073 students · Years 7–1220242025: 1,169 students · Years 7–122025

Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys
373(31.9%)
Girls
796(68.1%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home
27%
English only
73%
Not stated
0%

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Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts

Lysaght St, Fairy Meadow NSW 2519

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