Edmund Rice College
West Wollongong
, Sydney NSW
112 Mount Keira Rd, West Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
HSC Academic Performance
Source: NSW HSC Merit Lists | Updated: 2025
Methodology
58.56
AU Guide Score
50
Distinguished Achievers
DA Count
-
All Rounders
Student Count
3
Top Achievers
Student Count
-
First in Course
Student Count
West Wollongong Community & Property
Population Overview
2.5%
Chinese Population
5,223
Total Population
2,528
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
4,882
Local Crime Rate
6,635
NSW Average
Main Ethnicities
31.5%
English
30.9%
Aust
11.0%
Irish
9.5%
Scottish
Property Prices
$1.2M
Median House
$750K
Median Unit
Rental Prices
$720
3BR House
$595
2BR House
$835
3BR Unit
$610
2BR Unit
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About This School
Edmund Rice College is a independent school located in Wollongong Region, West Wollongong, offering co-educational education for Year 7-12 with approximately 1100 students. 2025 HSC: 50 Distinguished Achievers, 0 All-rounders, 3 Top Achievers, 0 First in Course. AU Guide Score: 58. Area: very safe, house median $1.2M.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the 2025 NSW Government HSC merit lists, Edmund Rice College achieved 50 Distinguished Achievers, 0 All-round Achievers, 3 Top Achievers in Course, and 0 First in Course. AU Guide rates this school 58 points. For details, see [HSC merit lists](https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/awards-and-events/hsc-merit-lists)
Edmund Rice College is an independent school located in West Wollongong, offering Boys only education for Year 7-12 with approximately 1100 students. Independent schools have higher fees; popular schools often have waiting lists.
Edmund Rice College is located in 卧龙岗周边, West Wollongong. According to 2021 ABS Census, the area has a population of 5,223, with Chinese comprising 2.50%. Relatively small Chinese population. Main ethnic groups: English (31.53%), Aust (30.94%), Irish (11.01%), Scottish (9.50%), Italian (5.67%).
Edmund Rice College is located in 卧龙岗周边, West Wollongong. According to NSW BOCSAR September 2025 data, West Wollongong has a crime rate of 4,882 per 100,000, which is 0.74x the NSW average (6,635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.
Edmund Rice College is located in West Wollongong (postcode 2500). According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), the area has house median $1.2M, unit median $0.75M. Relatively affordable for Sydney.
Data sources: NESA 2025 | ABS 2021 | NSW Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | NSW Property 2025