Bomaderry Public School vs Nowra Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bomaderry Public School
Bomaderry · Government primary · K-6
406 students · ICSEA 908
Nowra Anglican College
Bomaderry · Independent combined · K-12
1,152 students · ICSEA 1094
| Measure | Bomaderry Public School Bomaderry NSW | Nowra Anglican College Bomaderry NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1125 of 1,619 | #100 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #3526 of 4,908 | #297 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 406 | 1,152 |
| Girls / boys | 192 / 214 | 604 / 548 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 137 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 83 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 908 | 1094 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.0 | 86.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 30.5 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 32% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bomaderry 2541 | Bomaderry 2541 |
| Council area | Shoalhaven | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bomaderry-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.nac.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nowra Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (68.4 vs 38.6).
- •Nowra Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 908), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bomaderry Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.4).
- •Nowra Anglican College is the larger school with 1,152 students compared with 406.
- •Bomaderry Public 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 Public School better than Nowra Anglican College?
On the Success Index, Nowra Anglican College ranks higher (68.4 vs 38.6 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 Public School and Nowra Anglican College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bomaderry and Bomaderry in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bomaderry Public School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nowra Anglican College has 13.4.
How do Bomaderry Public School and Nowra Anglican College rank in NSW?
Bomaderry Public School is 1125th of 1,619 and Nowra Anglican College is 100th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.