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Kids swimming lessons in Wollongong and the Illawarra

We list 18 swim schools teaching kids across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands. The best reviewed is LEONIES SWIM FOR LIFE, with 4.9 stars from 52 Google reviews. 12 say they take toddlers or babies.

Updated 15 November 2026. Ratings as last checked on each business's Google profile.

Teach kids
18
Average rating
4.4
Take toddlers
12
Open Saturdays
14

At a glance

  1. 01iSwim School5.0
  2. 02Crawchys swim school5.0
  3. 03LEONIES SWIM FOR LIFE4.9
  4. 04EC Sportz Swim and Surf School4.9
  5. 05Northern Stars Swim School4.9
  6. 06PK Swim School4.9
  7. 07YOUR SWIM4.9
  8. 08Shellharbour Swim Academy4.9

What swimming lessons for kids involve

Learn to swim programs run in small groups by age and ability, usually from babies (with a parent in the water) through to school-age stroke correction and squads. Most run through the school term with holiday intensives.

All swim schools teaching kids across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands

Swim School
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iSwim School

Swim school, swim lessons Bulli, Thirroul, Woonona, Corrimal, Balgownie, Towradgi. Baby toddler swim lessons. Kids swim lessons. Best swim shool wollongong

5.0(9)on GoogleBulli
Swimming Pool
Closed

LEONIES SWIM FOR LIFE

Leonie's Swim For Life are passionate about teaching all levels of Learn to Swim, a skill that your child will have for life! From Babies & Beginners, to competent squad training.

4.9(52)on GoogleBarrack Heights
Swim School
Closed

EC Sportz Swim and Surf School

Kids and Adults Swimming and Surfing Classes in Wollongong and Port Kembla. Kids learn to swim, surf, Saturday nippers. Creative kid and Active kid provider, NDIS participants welcome. Call 4283 6333

4.9(39)on GoogleWollongong
Swim School
Closed

YOUR SWIM

Make the most of your home pool. Save time and avoid traffic with swimming lessons at home! YOUR SWIM: mobile swim school in Illawarra, New South Wales.

4.9(10)on GoogleTowradgi
Swim School
Closed

Nippers 2 Flippers Swim School

With over 40 years combined experience, we are passionate about providing a fun & family friendly environment to learn how to swim for all.

4.8(79)on GoogleFigtree
Swim School

McKeon Swim Centre

Welcome to McKeon's Swim School. Providing quality swimming programs to the Wollongong & Illawarra area.

4.6(20)on GoogleFairy Meadow
Swim School
Closed

McKeon's Swim Centre

Welcome to McKeon's Swim School. Providing quality swimming programs to the Wollongong & Illawarra area.

4.5(206)on GoogleUnanderra
Swim School

Kids Aquatic Survival School Figtree

KASS deliver Australia's safest, most effective, accelerated aquatic survival program for non verbal infants and young children in NSW, VIC and WA. Our program focuses on aquatic survival skills targeted to children…

4.0(1)on GoogleFigtree
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Other swim schools across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands

These offer swimming lessons but do not say whether children can join. Ask them about kids' classes.

Common questions

How many swim schools teach kids across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands?
Wollongong.life lists 18 swim schools across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands that say they teach children, in Bulli, Helensburgh, Barrack Heights, Wollongong, Russell Vale, Dapto and more. Another 2 offer swimming lessons but do not say whether children can join.
Which swim school for kids across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands has the best reviews?
LEONIES SWIM FOR LIFE in Barrack Heights has the highest Google rating among those with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 52 reviews.
Are there swimming lessons for toddlers across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands?
Yes. iSwim School, Crawchys swim school, LEONIES SWIM FOR LIFE, Northern Stars Swim School, Shellharbour Swim Academy and others say they take toddlers or babies.
Can kids do swimming lessons on Saturdays across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands?
14 of the 18 list Saturday opening hours. Class times vary by age group, so check each one's timetable.
What age can kids start swimming lessons?
Most swim schools take babies from about 6 months in parent and child classes, and start independent lessons around 3 to 4 years old. Check each school's own age groups.

Swimming lessons for kids elsewhere

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Areas we cover: the City of Wollongong, Shellharbour City, the Municipality of Kiama, the Shoalhaven, the Southern Highlands (Wingecarribee).