Bomaderry High School vs Nowra Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 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
Nowra Anglican College
Bomaderry · Independent combined · K-12
1,152 students · ICSEA 1094
| Measure | Bomaderry High School Bomaderry NSW | Nowra Anglican College Bomaderry NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #325 of 539 | #100 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #897 of 1,472 | #297 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 707 | 1,152 |
| Girls / boys | 362 / 345 | 604 / 548 |
| Foundation intake | – | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 156 | 137 |
| Year 12 cohort | 69 | 83 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 1094 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.4 | 86.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 30.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bomaderry 2541 | Bomaderry 2541 |
| Council area | Shoalhaven | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bomaderry-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.nac.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nowra Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (68.4 vs 42.2).
- •Nowra Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bomaderry High School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.4).
- •Nowra Anglican College is the larger school with 1,152 students compared with 707.
- •Nowra Anglican College has grown faster over five years (18% vs -3%).
- •Bomaderry High School is a government school while Nowra Anglican College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Nowra Anglican College?
On the Success Index, Nowra Anglican College ranks higher (68.4 vs 42.2 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 Nowra Anglican College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bomaderry and Bomaderry 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 Nowra Anglican College has 13.4.
How do Bomaderry High School and Nowra Anglican College rank in NSW?
Bomaderry High School is 325th of 539 and Nowra Anglican College is 100th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.