Nowra Anglican College vs St Michael's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 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
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Nowra · Catholic primary · K-6
537 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Nowra Anglican College Bomaderry NSW | St Michael's Catholic Primary School Nowra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #100 of 314 | #1023 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #297 of 1,259 | #3191 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,152 | 537 |
| Girls / boys | 604 / 548 | 281 / 256 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | 137 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 83 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 86.2 | 35.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.5 | 29.9 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 15% |
| Suburb | Bomaderry 2541 | Nowra 2541 |
| Council area | Shoalhaven | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.nac.nsw.edu.au | www.smndow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nowra Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (68.4 vs 43.4).
- •Nowra Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nowra Anglican College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.3).
- •Nowra Anglican College is the larger school with 1,152 students compared with 537.
- •Nowra Anglican College has grown faster over five years (18% vs -1%).
- •Nowra Anglican College is a independent school while St Michael's Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Nowra Anglican College better than St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Nowra Anglican College ranks higher (68.4 vs 43.4 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 Nowra Anglican College and St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bomaderry and Nowra 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 St Michael's Catholic Primary School has 15.3.
How do Nowra Anglican College and St Michael's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Nowra Anglican College is 100th of 314 and St Michael's Catholic Primary School is 1023rd of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.