Hebersham Public School vs Nowra Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 127 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hebersham Public School
Hebersham · Government primary · K-6
515 students · ICSEA 904
Nowra Public School
Nowra · Government primary · K-6
517 students · ICSEA 904
| Measure | Hebersham Public School Hebersham NSW | Nowra Public School Nowra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1447 of 1,619 | #1517 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4418 of 4,908 | #4607 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 515 | 517 |
| Girls / boys | 254 / 261 | 260 / 257 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 904 | 904 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.6 | 38.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 33% |
| Suburb | Hebersham 2770 | Nowra 2541 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | hebersham-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | nowra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hebersham Public School scores higher on the Success Index (26.2 vs 23.3).
- •Nowra Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.1).
- •Nowra Public School is the larger school with 517 students compared with 515.
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 Hebersham Public School better than Nowra Public School?
On the Success Index, Hebersham Public School ranks higher (26.2 vs 23.3 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 Hebersham Public School and Nowra Public School?
About 127 km in a straight line, between Hebersham and Nowra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hebersham Public School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nowra Public School has 13.4.
How do Hebersham Public School and Nowra Public School rank in NSW?
Hebersham Public School is 1447th of 1,619 and Nowra Public School is 1517th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.