Nowra Christian School vs Wagga Wagga Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 295 km 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
Wagga Wagga Christian College
Wagga Wagga · Independent combined · K-12
563 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Nowra Christian School Nowra NSW | Wagga Wagga Christian College Wagga Wagga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #202 of 314 | #226 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #635 of 1,259 | #741 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 572 | 563 |
| Girls / boys | 295 / 277 | 271 / 292 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | 71 | 58 |
| Year 12 cohort | 24 | 28 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1033 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.3 | 44.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.6 | 28.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Nowra 2541 | Wagga Wagga 2650 |
| Council area | Shoalhaven | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ncs.nsw.edu.au | www.wwcc.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Nowra Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (50.9 vs 45.9).
- •Nowra Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.7).
- •Nowra Christian School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 563.
- •Nowra Christian School has grown faster over five years (32% vs 0%).
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 Wagga Wagga Christian College?
On the Success Index, Nowra Christian School ranks higher (50.9 vs 45.9 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 Wagga Wagga Christian College?
About 295 km in a straight line, between Nowra and Wagga Wagga 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 Wagga Wagga Christian College has 12.7.
How do Nowra Christian School and Wagga Wagga Christian College rank in NSW?
Nowra Christian School is 202nd of 314 and Wagga Wagga Christian College is 226th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.