Illawarra Hospital School vs Novo Education Space
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in New South Wales, 726 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Illawarra Hospital School
Wollongong · Government special
Novo Education Space
Wollongong · Independent special · 9-12
44 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Illawarra Hospital School Wollongong NSW | Novo Education Space Wollongong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | – | 9-12 |
| Students | – | 44 |
| Girls / boys | – / – | 25 / 19 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 7 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -50% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | – | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | – | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | – | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | – | 39% |
| Students per teacher | – | 4.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.3 | 9.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | – | 4% |
| Indigenous students | – | 11% |
| Suburb | Wollongong 2500 | Wollongong 2500 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | illawarhos-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.alescoillawarra.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Illawarra Hospital School is a government school while Novo Education Space is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Illawarra Hospital School better than Novo Education Space?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Illawarra Hospital School and Novo Education Space?
About 726 m in a straight line, between Wollongong and Wollongong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Illawarra Hospital School and Novo Education Space rank in NSW?
Illawarra Hospital School is unranked and Novo Education Space is unranked among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.