Bomaderry Public School vs Shoalhaven River 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 Public School
Bomaderry · Government primary · K-6
406 students · ICSEA 908
Shoalhaven River College
Bomaderry · Independent special · 9-12
48 students · ICSEA 931
| Measure | Bomaderry Public School Bomaderry NSW | Shoalhaven River College Bomaderry NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1125 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3526 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 9-12 |
| Students | 406 | 48 |
| Girls / boys | 192 / 214 | 31 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 3 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 908 | 931 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 7.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.0 | 6.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 32% | 38% |
| Suburb | Bomaderry 2541 | Bomaderry 2541 |
| Council area | Shoalhaven | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bomaderry-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | shoalhavenrivercollege.org.au/ |
The verdict
- •Shoalhaven River College has the higher ICSEA (931 vs 908), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Shoalhaven River College has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 11.6).
- •Bomaderry Public School is the larger school with 406 students compared with 48.
- •Bomaderry Public School has grown faster over five years (15% vs 7%).
- •Bomaderry Public School is a government school while Shoalhaven River 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 Shoalhaven River College?
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 Public School and Shoalhaven River 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 Public School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shoalhaven River College has 7.6.
How do Bomaderry Public School and Shoalhaven River College rank in NSW?
Bomaderry Public School is 1125th of 1,619 and Shoalhaven River College is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.