# Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts

Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts is a NSW government secondary school in Fairy Meadow, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 1,169 (2025)
- **Address**: Lysaght St, Fairy Meadow NSW 2519
- **Phone**: (02) 4229 6844
- **Website**: https://wollongong-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: wollongong-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50004
- **Established**: 1917-01-01

## About

Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts is a culturally diverse, co-educational specialist high school located in Fairy Meadow. The school is renowned for its strong commitment to both academic excellence and excellence in the performing arts, providing a broad and flexible curriculum with an emphasis on quality teaching. Students at the school are encouraged to pursue their goals and are given numerous opportunities to excel through various programs, including exceptional sports initiatives. The school's sporting programs are well-regarded, with students frequently representing the school in rugby league, soccer, basketball, netball, gymnastics, athletics, and swimming.

The school boasts a team of experienced and dedicated teachers who deliver innovative programs aimed at inspiring students through higher order thinking activities. This commitment to quality teaching is reflected in the school's excellent Higher School Certificate (HSC) results, frequently among the best in the region. The performing arts curriculum is enriched by outstanding creative programs, allowing students to collaborate and succeed within their artistic disciplines.

Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts also has strong links with local primary schools, ensuring a smooth transition for Year 6 students. Enrolment is open to students residing within the local area, with additional opportunities for talented students through an audition process. The school fosters a welcoming and inclusive community, promoting shared values of safety, tolerance, achievement, and respect. Since its founding in 1916, the school has continued to provide high-quality education and serves the Illawarra region with pride.

## Mission

Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts aims to provide quality learning and teaching opportunities that are personalised, differentiated, evidenced based and promote ongoing and rigorous improvement. The school offers a fully integrated academic and arts curriculum that focuses on excellence, providing quality teaching and learning.

Motto: "Whatever you do, do well"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 1,169 |
| 2024 | 1,073 |
| 2023 | 1,078 |
| 2022 | 1,125 |
| 2021 | 1,180 |
| 2020 | 1,200 |
| 2019 | 1,208 |
| 2018 | 1,188 |
| 2017 | 1,155 |
| 2016 | 1,125 |
| 2015 | 1,091 |
| 2014 | 1,046 |
| 2013 | 983 |
| 2012 | 958 |
| 2011 | 921 |
| 2010 | 881 |
| 2009 | 889 |
| 2008 | 893 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50004-wollongong-high-school-of-the-performing-arts), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.