Bomaderry High School vs Illaroo Road Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.0 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
Illaroo Road Public School
North Nowra · Government primary · K-6
451 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Bomaderry High School Bomaderry NSW | Illaroo Road Public School North Nowra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #325 of 539 | #1204 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #897 of 1,472 | #3741 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 707 | 451 |
| Girls / boys | 362 / 345 | 215 / 236 |
| Foundation intake | – | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | 156 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 69 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 18% |
| Suburb | Bomaderry 2541 | North Nowra 2541 |
| Council area | Shoalhaven | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bomaderry-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | illaroo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bomaderry High School scores higher on the Success Index (42.2 vs 35.4).
- •Illaroo Road Public School has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bomaderry High School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 16.3).
- •Bomaderry High School is the larger school with 707 students compared with 451.
- •Bomaderry High School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -17%).
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 Illaroo Road Public School?
On the Success Index, Bomaderry High School ranks higher (42.2 vs 35.4 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bomaderry High School and Illaroo Road Public School?
About 2.0 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 Illaroo Road Public School has 16.3.
How do Bomaderry High School and Illaroo Road Public School rank in NSW?
Bomaderry High School is 325th of 539 and Illaroo Road Public School is 1204th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.