Georges River Grammar vs Nowra Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 111 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Georges River Grammar
Georges Hall · Independent combined · K-12
933 students · ICSEA 1095
Nowra Anglican College
Bomaderry · Independent combined · K-12
1,152 students · ICSEA 1094
| Measure | Georges River Grammar Georges Hall NSW | Nowra Anglican College Bomaderry NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #143 of 314 | #100 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #456 of 1,259 | #297 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 933 | 1,152 |
| Girls / boys | 440 / 493 | 604 / 548 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 98 | 137 |
| Year 12 cohort | 81 | 83 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1094 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.6 | 86.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.5 | 30.5 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Georges Hall 2198 | Bomaderry 2541 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.grg.nsw.edu.au | www.nac.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nowra Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (68.4 vs 60.3).
- •Georges River Grammar has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1094), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Georges River Grammar has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.4).
- •Nowra Anglican College is the larger school with 1,152 students compared with 933.
- •Nowra Anglican College has grown faster over five years (18% vs 3%).
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 Georges River Grammar better than Nowra Anglican College?
On the Success Index, Nowra Anglican College ranks higher (68.4 vs 60.3 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 Georges River Grammar and Nowra Anglican College?
About 111 km in a straight line, between Georges Hall and Bomaderry in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Georges River Grammar has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nowra Anglican College has 13.4.
How do Georges River Grammar and Nowra Anglican College rank in NSW?
Georges River Grammar is 143rd of 314 and Nowra Anglican College is 100th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.