Falls Creek Public School vs Nowra Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 7.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Falls Creek Public School
Falls Creek · Government primary · K-6
59 students · ICSEA 921
Nowra Christian School
Nowra · Independent combined · K-12
572 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Falls Creek Public School Falls Creek NSW | Nowra Christian School Nowra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #202 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #635 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 59 | 572 |
| Girls / boys | 28 / 31 | 295 / 277 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 71 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 24 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +55% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 921 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 47.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 33.6 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 6% |
| Suburb | Falls Creek 2540 | Nowra 2541 |
| Council area | Shoalhaven | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | fallscreek-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.ncs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nowra Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (50.9 vs 26.3).
- •Nowra Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1033 vs 921), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nowra Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.8).
- •Nowra Christian School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 59.
- •Falls Creek Public School has grown faster over five years (55% vs 32%).
- •Falls Creek Public School is a government school while Nowra Christian School 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 Falls Creek Public School better than Nowra Christian School?
On the Success Index, Nowra Christian School ranks higher (50.9 vs 26.3 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 Falls Creek Public School and Nowra Christian School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Falls Creek and Nowra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Falls Creek Public School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nowra Christian School has 12.1.
How do Falls Creek Public School and Nowra Christian School rank in NSW?
Falls Creek Public School is unranked and Nowra Christian School is 202nd of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.