# Illawarra Sports High School

Illawarra Sports High School is a NSW government secondary school in Berkeley, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 926 (2025)
- **Address**: Gura St, Berkeley NSW 2506
- **Phone**: (02) 4271 1099
- **Website**: https://illawaspor-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: illawaspor-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 58289
- **Established**: 1957-01-01

## About

Illawarra Sports High School is a designated specialist sports high school providing a comprehensive curriculum for students from Years 7 to 12. Located in the Southern Wollongong area, the school serves a range of students, including those from the broader Illawarra region, who are drawn to its specialised sports programs. The school offers a talented sports and development program, covering various sporting areas such as football, rugby league, rugby union, baseball, track and field, oztag, touch football, Australian Football League, surfing, and netball, while also supporting students involved in sports like tennis and swimming without coaching options.

## Academic Focus
Illawarra Sports High School prioritises a respectful and responsible learning environment, striving for excellence and high expectations among its students. The school implements strategies to enhance literacy and numeracy skills, including professional learning for teachers using individual NAPLAN data to inform their teaching practices. It has enrichment classes for Year 7 and Year 8, focusing on cross-curricular teaching of literacy and numeracy. Furthermore, targeted academic programs and a strong vocational education and training (VET) program are also offered.

## Community Engagement and Support
The school has established close links with the University of Wollongong, engaging students through the In2Uni program. It also provides support tailored for Aboriginal students, enhancing literacy and numeracy through special programs. The active student body participates in leadership activities, with a representative council and growing debating and public speaking opportunities. Recent achievements include notable success in statewide sporting competitions, solidifying the school's reputation for both athletic and academic excellence.

## Mission

Illawarra Sports High School is a comprehensive high school that offers a wide variety of learning experiences and opportunities for all students.

Motto: "A place where potential soars."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 926 |
| 2024 | 850 |
| 2023 | 830 |
| 2022 | 840 |
| 2021 | 862 |
| 2020 | 810 |
| 2019 | 766 |
| 2018 | 737 |
| 2017 | 691 |
| 2016 | 708 |
| 2015 | 684 |
| 2014 | 714 |
| 2013 | 715 |
| 2012 | 828 |
| 2011 | 884 |
| 2010 | 920 |
| 2009 | 904 |
| 2008 | 1,000 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/58289-illawarra-sports-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.