Nowra Christian School vs Shoalhaven High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 951 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nowra Christian School
Nowra · Independent combined · K-12
572 students · ICSEA 1033
Shoalhaven High School
Nowra · Government high school · 7-12
610 students · ICSEA 862
| Measure | Nowra Christian School Nowra NSW | Shoalhaven High School Nowra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #202 of 314 | #475 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #635 of 1,259 | #1296 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 572 | 610 |
| Girls / boys | 295 / 277 | 287 / 323 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 71 | 124 |
| Year 12 cohort | 24 | 48 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1033 | 862 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.3 | 67.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.6 | 22.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 36% |
| Suburb | Nowra 2541 | Nowra 2541 |
| Council area | Shoalhaven | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ncs.nsw.edu.au | shoalhaven-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Nowra Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (50.9 vs 25.5).
- •Nowra Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1033 vs 862), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Shoalhaven High School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.1).
- •Shoalhaven High School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 572.
- •Nowra Christian School has grown faster over five years (32% vs 5%).
- •Nowra Christian School is a independent school while Shoalhaven High School is a government 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 Christian School better than Shoalhaven High School?
On the Success Index, Nowra Christian School ranks higher (50.9 vs 25.5 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 Christian School and Shoalhaven High School?
About 951 m in a straight line, between Nowra and Nowra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nowra Christian School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shoalhaven High School has 9.1.
How do Nowra Christian School and Shoalhaven High School rank in NSW?
Nowra Christian School is 202nd of 314 and Shoalhaven High School is 475th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.