Bomaderry Public School vs Nowra High 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 Public School
Bomaderry · Government primary · K-6
406 students · ICSEA 908
Nowra High School
Nowra · Government high school · 7-12
777 students · ICSEA 944
| Measure | Bomaderry Public School Bomaderry NSW | Nowra High School Nowra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1125 of 1,619 | #442 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3526 of 4,908 | #1206 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 406 | 777 |
| Girls / boys | 192 / 214 | 416 / 361 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 142 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 85 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 908 | 944 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.0 | 66.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 20.7 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 32% | 21% |
| Suburb | Bomaderry 2541 | Nowra 2541 |
| Council area | Shoalhaven | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bomaderry-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | nowra-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bomaderry Public School scores higher on the Success Index (38.6 vs 29.1).
- •Nowra High School has the higher ICSEA (944 vs 908), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nowra High School is the larger school with 777 students compared with 406.
- •Bomaderry Public School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -13%).
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 High School?
On the Success Index, Bomaderry Public School ranks higher (38.6 vs 29.1 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 High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Bomaderry and Nowra 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 High School has 11.6.
How do Bomaderry Public School and Nowra High School rank in NSW?
Bomaderry Public School is 1125th of 1,619 and Nowra High School is 442nd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.