Falls Creek Public School vs Nowra Hill Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.2 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 Hill Public School
Nowra · Government primary · K-6
131 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Falls Creek Public School Falls Creek NSW | Nowra Hill Public School Nowra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1007 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3135 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 59 | 131 |
| Girls / boys | 28 / 31 | 58 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +55% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 921 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 9.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 13% |
| Suburb | Falls Creek 2540 | Nowra 2541 |
| Council area | Shoalhaven | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | fallscreek-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | nowrahill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Nowra Hill Public School scores higher on the Success Index (44.3 vs 26.3).
- •Nowra Hill Public School has the higher ICSEA (986 vs 921), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nowra Hill Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.8).
- •Nowra Hill Public School is the larger school with 131 students compared with 59.
- •Falls Creek Public School has grown faster over five years (55% vs 0%).
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 Hill Public School?
On the Success Index, Nowra Hill Public School ranks higher (44.3 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 Hill Public School?
About 4.2 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 Hill Public School has 13.6.
How do Falls Creek Public School and Nowra Hill Public School rank in NSW?
Falls Creek Public School is unranked and Nowra Hill Public School is 1007th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.