Bomaderry High School vs Havenlee School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bomaderry High School
Bomaderry · Government high school · 7-12
707 students · ICSEA 955
Havenlee School
North Nowra · Government special · U
67 students · ICSEA 849
| Measure | Bomaderry High School Bomaderry NSW | Havenlee School North Nowra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #325 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #897 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 707 | 67 |
| Girls / boys | 362 / 345 | 23 / 44 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 156 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 69 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 849 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 5.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.4 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 48% |
| Suburb | Bomaderry 2541 | North Nowra 2541 |
| Council area | Shoalhaven | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bomaderry-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | havenlee-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bomaderry High School has the higher ICSEA (955 vs 849), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Havenlee School has fewer students per teacher (5.2 vs 9.8).
- •Bomaderry High School is the larger school with 707 students compared with 67.
- •Havenlee School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -3%).
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 Bomaderry High School better than Havenlee School?
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 Bomaderry High School and Havenlee School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Bomaderry and North Nowra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bomaderry High School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Havenlee School has 5.2.
How do Bomaderry High School and Havenlee School rank in NSW?
Bomaderry High School is 325th of 539 and Havenlee School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.