Illaroo Road Public School vs Shoalhaven River College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 767 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
Shoalhaven River College
Bomaderry · Independent special · 9-12
48 students · ICSEA 931
| Measure | Illaroo Road Public School North Nowra NSW | Shoalhaven River College Bomaderry NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1204 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3741 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 9-12 |
| Students | 451 | 48 |
| Girls / boys | 215 / 236 | 31 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 3 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 931 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 7.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 6.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 38% |
| Suburb | North Nowra 2541 | Bomaderry 2541 |
| Council area | Shoalhaven | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | illaroo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | shoalhavenrivercollege.org.au/ |
The verdict
- •Illaroo Road Public School has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Shoalhaven River College has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 16.3).
- •Illaroo Road Public School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 48.
- •Shoalhaven River College has grown faster over five years (7% vs -17%).
- •Illaroo Road Public School is a government school while Shoalhaven River 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 Shoalhaven River College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Illaroo Road Public School and Shoalhaven River College?
About 767 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 Shoalhaven River College has 7.6.
How do Illaroo Road Public School and Shoalhaven River College rank in NSW?
Illaroo Road Public School is 1204th of 1,619 and Shoalhaven River College is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.