Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts
Fairy Meadow
, Sydney NSW
Lysaght St, Fairy Meadow NSW 2519, Australia
HSC Academic Performance
Source: NSW HSC Merit Lists | Updated: 2025
Methodology
61.44
AU Guide Score
74
Distinguished Achievers
DA Count
-
All Rounders
Student Count
1
Top Achievers
Student Count
-
First in Course
Student Count
Fairy Meadow Community & Property
Population Overview
3.6%
Chinese Population
7,512
Total Population
2,194
Density/km²
Area Safety
Average
Safety Rating
7,109
Local Crime Rate
6,635
NSW Average
Main Ethnicities
31.5%
English
31.0%
Aust
9.6%
Italian
9.1%
Irish
Property Prices
$1.3M
Median House
$765K
Median Unit
Rental Prices
$770
3BR House
-
2BR House
-
3BR Unit
$550
2BR Unit
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About This School
Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts is a government school located in Wollongong Region, Fairy Meadow, offering co-educational education for Year 7-12 with approximately 1100 students. 2025 HSC: 74 Distinguished Achievers, 0 All-rounders, 1 Top Achievers, 0 First in Course. AU Guide Score: 61. Area: moderate safety, house median $1.35M.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the 2025 NSW Government HSC merit lists, Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts achieved 74 Distinguished Achievers, 0 All-round Achievers, 1 Top Achievers in Course, and 0 First in Course. AU Guide rates this school 61 points. For details, see [HSC merit lists](https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/awards-and-events/hsc-merit-lists)
Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts is a government school located in Fairy Meadow, offering Coed only education for Year 7-12 with approximately 1100 students. Government schools are zoned; check education.nsw.gov.au for catchment areas.
Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts is located in 卧龙岗周边, Fairy Meadow. According to 2021 ABS Census, the area has a population of 7,512, with Chinese comprising 3.60%. Relatively small Chinese population. Main ethnic groups: English (31.51%), Aust (30.96%), Italian (9.61%), Irish (9.07%), Scottish (8.83%).
Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts is located in 卧龙岗周边, Fairy Meadow. According to NSW BOCSAR September 2025 data, Fairy Meadow has a crime rate of 7,109 per 100,000, which is 1.07x the NSW average (6,635). Close to NSW average, moderate safety.
Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts is located in Fairy Meadow (postcode 2519). According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), the area has house median $1.35M, unit median $0.77M. Close to Sydney median prices.
Data sources: NESA 2025 | ABS 2021 | NSW Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | NSW Property 2025