Illaroo Road Public School vs Nowra Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 925 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Illaroo Road Public School
North Nowra · Government primary · K-6
451 students · ICSEA 992
Nowra Anglican College
Bomaderry · Independent combined · K-12
1,152 students · ICSEA 1094
| Measure | Illaroo Road Public School North Nowra NSW | Nowra Anglican College Bomaderry NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1204 of 1,619 | #100 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #3741 of 4,908 | #297 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 451 | 1,152 |
| Girls / boys | 215 / 236 | 604 / 548 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 137 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 83 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 1094 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 86.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 30.5 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 4% |
| Suburb | North Nowra 2541 | Bomaderry 2541 |
| Council area | Shoalhaven | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | illaroo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.nac.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nowra Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (68.4 vs 35.4).
- •Nowra Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nowra Anglican College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.3).
- •Nowra Anglican College is the larger school with 1,152 students compared with 451.
- •Nowra Anglican College has grown faster over five years (18% vs -17%).
- •Illaroo Road 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 Illaroo Road Public School better than Nowra Anglican College?
On the Success Index, Nowra Anglican College ranks higher (68.4 vs 35.4 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 Illaroo Road Public School and Nowra Anglican College?
About 925 m in a straight line, between North Nowra and Bomaderry in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Illaroo Road Public School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nowra Anglican College has 13.4.
How do Illaroo Road Public School and Nowra Anglican College rank in NSW?
Illaroo Road Public School is 1204th of 1,619 and Nowra Anglican College is 100th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.