Cambewarra Public School vs Nowra Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 5.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cambewarra Public School
Cambewarra · Government primary · K-6
216 students · ICSEA 1029
Nowra Anglican College
Bomaderry · Independent combined · K-12
1,152 students · ICSEA 1094
| Measure | Cambewarra Public School Cambewarra NSW | Nowra Anglican College Bomaderry NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #818 of 1,619 | #100 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #2498 of 4,908 | #297 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 216 | 1,152 |
| Girls / boys | 113 / 103 | 604 / 548 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 137 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 83 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1094 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 86.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 30.5 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 4% |
| Suburb | Cambewarra 2540 | Bomaderry 2541 |
| Council area | Shoalhaven | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | cambewarra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.nac.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nowra Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (68.4 vs 52.8).
- •Nowra Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nowra Anglican College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.5).
- •Nowra Anglican College is the larger school with 1,152 students compared with 216.
- •Nowra Anglican College has grown faster over five years (18% vs -13%).
- •Cambewarra 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 Cambewarra Public School better than Nowra Anglican College?
On the Success Index, Nowra Anglican College ranks higher (68.4 vs 52.8 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 Cambewarra Public School and Nowra Anglican College?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Cambewarra and Bomaderry in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cambewarra Public School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nowra Anglican College has 13.4.
How do Cambewarra Public School and Nowra Anglican College rank in NSW?
Cambewarra Public School is 818th of 1,619 and Nowra Anglican College is 100th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.