Lake Illawarra South Public School
119-129 Reddall Parade, Lake Illawarra NSW 2528
Lake Illawarra South Public School is a government primary school in Lake Illawarra, NSW from Kindergarten to Year 6 with about 177 students. Its ICSEA is 954, where the national average is 1000.
Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Enrolments by year, 2016–2025. Latest 177.
About this school, from public sources
Public online sources describe Lake Illawarra South Public School as a small K-6 government primary school in Lake Illawarra, NSW, with around 235 students. The school's own materials highlight a focus on literacy and numeracy, STEM and creative arts programs, extension opportunities for high-potential learners, and targeted small-group support for students needing extra help, including those learning English as an additional language. It presents itself as an inclusive community that values family partnerships and recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Often praised
- literacy and numeracy focus
- STEM and creative arts programs
- inclusive, family-partnered community
This note was generated from publicly available online sources (the school's website, official pages and online feedback) as at September 2026. It reflects what is said online, not an assessment by SchoolList AU or any government body, and it deliberately records only neutral and positive points. Confidence: medium. Verify anything important with the school. Report an inaccuracy.
NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warilla North Public School | Warilla | Public primary | 1.0 km | 872 | 167 |
| Windang Public School | Windang | Public primary | 1.1 km | 988 | 203 |
| Warilla Public School | Warilla | Public primary | 2.0 km | 937 | 279 |
| Mount Warrigal Public School | Warilla | Public primary | 2.1 km | 885 | 185 |
| Barrack Heights Public School | Barrack Heights | Public primary | 2.5 km | 873 | 192 |
| Balarang Public School | Oak Flats | Public primary | 3.4 km | 974 | 268 |
| Amity College Illawarra Campus | Shellharbour | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.8 km | — | — |
| Nazareth Catholic Primary School | Shellharbour City | Catholic primary | 3.9 km | 1,052 | 413 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in NSW
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chifley Public School | Malabar | Public primary · K-6 | 227 | 954 |
| Cumnock Public School | Cumnock | Public primary · K-6 | 47 | 954 |
| Glossodia Public School | Glossodia | Public primary · K-6 | 184 | 954 |
| Jerilderie Public School | Jerilderie | Public primary · K-6 | 14 | 954 |
| Mulbring Public School | Mulbring | Public primary · K-6 | 56 | 954 |
| St Marys Public School | St Marys | Public primary · P-6 | 258 | 954 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.