Nazareth Catholic Primary School vs Shellharbour Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nazareth Catholic Primary School
Shellharbour City · Catholic primary · K-6
413 students · ICSEA 1052
Shellharbour Anglican College
Dunmore · Independent combined · K-12
981 students · ICSEA 1099
| Measure | Nazareth Catholic Primary School Shellharbour City NSW | Shellharbour Anglican College Dunmore NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #549 of 1,619 | #123 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1686 of 4,908 | #392 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 413 | 981 |
| Girls / boys | 197 / 216 | 494 / 487 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 128 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 68 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 1099 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 67.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 21.9 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Shellharbour City 2529 | Dunmore 2529 |
| Council area | Shellharbour | Shellharbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nscdow.catholic.edu.au | www.shellharbourac.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Shellharbour Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 62.6).
- •Shellharbour Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1099 vs 1052), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Shellharbour Anglican College has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.8).
- •Shellharbour Anglican College is the larger school with 981 students compared with 413.
- •Shellharbour Anglican College has grown faster over five years (40% vs 15%).
- •Nazareth Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Shellharbour 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 Nazareth Catholic Primary School better than Shellharbour Anglican College?
On the Success Index, Shellharbour Anglican College ranks higher (63.9 vs 62.6 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 Nazareth Catholic Primary School and Shellharbour Anglican College?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Shellharbour City and Dunmore in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nazareth Catholic Primary School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shellharbour Anglican College has 14.5.
How do Nazareth Catholic Primary School and Shellharbour Anglican College rank in NSW?
Nazareth Catholic Primary School is 549th of 1,619 and Shellharbour Anglican College is 123rd of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.