Schools in Nowra, NSW
There are 7 schools in Nowra, New South Wales (2541): 3 primary, 3 secondary, 1 combined. 4 are government schools and 3 are non-government. Together they enrol about 4,079 students.
Nowra school rankings
All ranked schools, ordered by Success Index.
- 160St John the Evangelist Catholic High SchoolNowra · Catholic SecondaryICSEA 1028 · 935 students
- 251Nowra Christian SchoolNowra · Independent CombinedICSEA 1033 · 572 students
- 344Nowra Hill Public SchoolNowra · Government PrimaryICSEA 986 · 131 students
- 443St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolNowra · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 994 · 537 students
- 529Nowra High SchoolNowra · Government SecondaryICSEA 944 · 777 students
- 626Shoalhaven High SchoolNowra · Government SecondaryICSEA 862 · 610 students
- 723Nowra Public SchoolNowra · Government PrimaryICSEA 904 · 517 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index | ICSEA | Students | Students : teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St John the Evangelist Catholic High School Nowra · Secondary · 7-12 | Catholic | 59.9 Top 50% | 1028 | 935 | 12.1 |
| 2 | Nowra Christian School Nowra · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 50.9 Top 50% | 1033 | 572 | 12.1 |
| 3 | Nowra Hill Public School Nowra · Primary · K-6 | Government | 44.3 Lower 50% | 986 | 131 | 13.6 |
| 4 | St Michael's Catholic Primary School Nowra · Primary · K-6 | Catholic | 43.4 Lower 50% | 994 | 537 | 15.3 |
| 5 | Nowra High School Nowra · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 29.1 Lower 50% | 944 | 777 | 11.6 |
| 6 | Shoalhaven High School Nowra · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 25.5 Lower 50% | 862 | 610 | 9.1 |
| 7 | Nowra Public School Nowra · Primary · K-6 | Government | 23.3 Lower 50% | 904 | 517 | 13.4 |
Best primary schools in Nowra
Nowra Christian School
Nowra · Independent combined · K-12
572 students · ICSEA 1033
Nowra Hill Public School
Nowra · Government primary · K-6
131 students · ICSEA 986
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Nowra · Catholic primary · K-6
537 students · ICSEA 994
Nowra Public School
Nowra · Government primary · K-6
517 students · ICSEA 904
Best high schools in Nowra
St John the Evangelist Catholic High School
Nowra · Catholic high school · 7-12
935 students · ICSEA 1028
Nowra Christian School
Nowra · Independent combined · K-12
572 students · ICSEA 1033
Nowra High School
Nowra · Government high school · 7-12
777 students · ICSEA 944
Shoalhaven High School
Nowra · Government high school · 7-12
610 students · ICSEA 862
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Nowra?
St John the Evangelist Catholic High School has the highest Success Index in Nowra (59.9/100, Top 50% of secondary schools nationally). For primary years the top school is Nowra Christian School; for secondary years it is St John the Evangelist Catholic High School.
How many schools are in Nowra?
There are 7 schools in Nowra, New South Wales (2541): 3 primary, 3 secondary, 1 combined. 4 are government schools and 3 are non-government. Together they enrol about 4,079 students.
Are there public high schools in Nowra?
Yes. Nowra High School, Shoalhaven High School are government schools offering secondary years in Nowra.
What postcode is Nowra NSW?
Schools in Nowra use the postcode 2541. The suburb sits within the Shoalhaven local government area.