Nowra Anglican College vs Snowy Mountains Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 250 km 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
Snowy Mountains Grammar School
Jindabyne · Independent combined · K-12
469 students · ICSEA 1093
| Measure | Nowra Anglican College Bomaderry NSW | Snowy Mountains Grammar School Jindabyne NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #100 of 314 | #151 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #297 of 1,259 | #477 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,152 | 469 |
| Girls / boys | 604 / 548 | 228 / 241 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | 137 | 40 |
| Year 12 cohort | 83 | 45 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 1093 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 86.2 | 36.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.5 | 38.0 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bomaderry 2541 | Jindabyne 2627 |
| Council area | Shoalhaven | Snowy Monaro |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.nac.nsw.edu.au | www.smgs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nowra Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (68.4 vs 59.0).
- •Nowra Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 1093), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nowra Anglican College is the larger school with 1,152 students compared with 469.
- •Snowy Mountains Grammar School has grown faster over five years (38% vs 18%).
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 Snowy Mountains Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Nowra Anglican College ranks higher (68.4 vs 59.0 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 Nowra Anglican College and Snowy Mountains Grammar School?
About 250 km in a straight line, between Bomaderry and Jindabyne 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 Snowy Mountains Grammar School has 13.0.
How do Nowra Anglican College and Snowy Mountains Grammar School rank in NSW?
Nowra Anglican College is 100th of 314 and Snowy Mountains Grammar School is 151st of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.