Nowra Anglican College vs Shoalhaven River College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 211 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nowra Anglican College
Bomaderry · Independent combined · K-12
1,152 students · ICSEA 1094
Shoalhaven River College
Bomaderry · Independent special · 9-12
48 students · ICSEA 931
| Measure | Nowra Anglican College Bomaderry NSW | Shoalhaven River College Bomaderry NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #100 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #297 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | K-12 | 9-12 |
| Students | 1,152 | 48 |
| Girls / boys | 604 / 548 | 31 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 137 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 83 | 3 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 931 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 7.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 86.2 | 6.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.5 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 38% |
| Suburb | Bomaderry 2541 | Bomaderry 2541 |
| Council area | Shoalhaven | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.nac.nsw.edu.au | shoalhavenrivercollege.org.au/ |
The verdict
- •Nowra Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Shoalhaven River College has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 13.4).
- •Nowra Anglican College is the larger school with 1,152 students compared with 48.
- •Nowra Anglican College has grown faster over five years (18% vs 7%).
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 Nowra Anglican College 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 Nowra Anglican College and Shoalhaven River College?
About 211 m in a straight line, between Bomaderry and Bomaderry in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nowra Anglican College has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shoalhaven River College has 7.6.
How do Nowra Anglican College and Shoalhaven River College rank in NSW?
Nowra Anglican College is 100th of 314 and Shoalhaven River College is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.