Nowra Hill Public School vs William Campbell College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nowra Hill Public School
Nowra · Government primary · K-6
131 students · ICSEA 986
William Campbell College
Nowra Hill · Independent special · K-7
28 students · ICSEA 881
| Measure | Nowra Hill Public School Nowra NSW | William Campbell College Nowra Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1007 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3135 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | K-7 |
| Students | 131 | 28 |
| Girls / boys | 58 / 73 | 13 / 15 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 4 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 881 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 3.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 9.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 32% |
| Suburb | Nowra 2541 | Nowra Hill 2541 |
| Council area | Shoalhaven | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | nowrahill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.williamcampbellcollege.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Nowra Hill Public School has the higher ICSEA (986 vs 881), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •William Campbell College has fewer students per teacher (3.1 vs 13.6).
- •Nowra Hill Public School is the larger school with 131 students compared with 28.
- •Nowra Hill Public School is a government school while William Campbell College is an independent 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 Hill Public School better than William Campbell 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 Hill Public School and William Campbell College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Nowra and Nowra Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nowra Hill Public School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and William Campbell College has 3.1.
How do Nowra Hill Public School and William Campbell College rank in NSW?
Nowra Hill Public School is 1007th of 1,619 and William Campbell College is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.