The Best Schools In and Around Fairy Meadow

It’s not uncommon to hear stories about parents wanting to move into Fairy Meadow and its surrounding suburbs to enable them to fall into the catchment areas for what are some of the Illawarra’s best schools. For others, it’s being in close proximity to schools that offer great or unique opportunities.

Here’s a look at some of the best schools in and around Fairy Meadow you might like to consider for your own children.

It’s always important to do your own due diligence by researching what schools will work best for your children.

Fairy Meadow Demonstration School

Fairy Meadow Demonstration School is a well-regarded primary school known for its focus on delivering excellence, success and opportunities. As one of four demonstration schools in NSW, it collaborates closely with the University of Wollongong to implement best-practice teaching strategies. Within the school is an on-site preschool, helping youngsters seamlessly integrate between preschool and kindergarten. The school prides itself on a nurturing environment that fosters student growth and supports children of varying learning styles and cultural backgrounds. Subjects include mathematics, creative arts, English, HSIE, language, PDHPE, science and technology, and religion and ethics.

Located: Balgownie Road, Fairy Meadow

Mount Ousley Public School

Mount Ousley Public School is a small yet vibrant primary school that places a strong emphasis on individual student success. Started in 1959, it has evolved into a school focused on student wellbeing, academic achievement, and a supportive learning environment tailored to each child's needs. Its extracurricular programs include band and music with teachers from the Wollongong Conservatorium, Southern Stars, Tournament of Minds, Food Forest and Game Changers. It’s six major key learning areas are English, mathematics, science and technology, history, geography, creative arts (music, drama, dance, visual arts) and personal development, health and physical education (PDHPE). The school is known for having a strong community involvement.

Location: 31 McGrath Street, Fairy Meadow

Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School

Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School in Fairy Meadow offers a faith-based primary school education with a focus on developing the whole child — academically, spiritually, and socially. It’s part of St John Vianney’s Parish community, and provides a nurturing learning environment, integrating Catholic values into its curriculum while maintaining high academic standards. Its key subjects are English, mathematics, science and technology, human society and its Environment (HSIE) – history and geography, PDHPE and creative arts. In addition, it has a course in religious education that’s taught in theory and practice. It also offers co-curricular activities, from diocesan gala days, school band, da Vinci Decathlon, art competitions, robotics and science fair. It has modern facilities, a strong pastoral care program, and an emphasis on community service.

Location: 7 Cabbage Tree Lane, Fairy Meadow.

Pleasant Heights Public School

Nestled in the leafy suburb of Mount Pleasant, Pleasant Heights Public School is known for its strong community spirit, high quality comprehensive learning programs and an environment conducive to the pursuit of outdoor activities promoting the protection of the environment. The school offers a diverse range of subjects, including creative arts, English, human society and its environment, languages, mathematics, PDHPE, and science and technology. Extracurricular activities include things like a public speaking club, band, Southern Stars, school choir and dance festival. It focuses on the academic, social, physical, emotional and spiritual needs of each student.

Location: 3 Alvan Parade, Mount Pleasant

Balgownie Public School

Balgownie Public School boasts a proud 125-year history of academic excellence, with a reputation for producing high-achieving students and outstanding behaviour. The primary school has a strong focus on sustainability and environmental awareness, with students actively participating in eco-friendly initiatives. It provides an extensive variety of enrichment activities to enhance learning, including environmental education through a kitchen garden and recycling centre, creative and performing arts through Southern Stars, dance, choir and musical activities, learning through spelling challenges, public speaking competitions and Murder Under the Microscope, and sports opportunities. It promotes self-belief, resilience, citizenship, respect and responsibility. It also boasts a museum, opened in 1989.

Location: Balgownie Road, Balgownie.

Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts

For students with a passion for the arts, Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts (WHSPA) is a great secondary school options in the Illawarra region. As a selective high school with a focus on performing arts, WHSPA offers specialised programs in dance, drama, and music alongside a strong academic curriculum. General subjects include visual arts, English, HSIE, mathematics, PDHPE, science and TAS. The school attracts talented students from across the region, providing them with unique opportunities to develop their artistic abilities while excelling in their studies. Operating for more than 100 years, it attracts students from Engadine through to Berry, priding itself on academic results consistently above the state average and excellent performance standards.

Location: Lysaght Street, Fairy Meadow.

Towradgi Public School

Towradgi Public School prides itself on being a welcoming, nurturing, collaborative, supportive and inclusive primary school with a focus on student wellbeing and academic success. The school offers a range of programs designed to cater to different learning needs, including literacy support, gifted and talented initiatives, and a strong sports program. Subjects include creative arts, English, human society and the environment, languages, mathematics, PDHPE, and science and technology. It has a close-knit community who come together for a variety of community-based events.

Location: Carters Lane, Fairy Meadow.

Let us know what your favourite Fairy Meadow and surrounds school is.

If you'd like guidance on purchasing a property in Fairy Meadow, including which school catchment areas certain homes fall into, reach out to Joanne Danckwardt on 0426 264 771 or send a message.