Illaroo Road Public School
Illaroo Road Public School is a government primary school in North Nowra, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 992, it sits in the 43rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 451 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 18% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
North Nowra NSW 2541. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Illaroo Road Public School compares
By ICSEA, Illaroo Road Public School ranks 1,144th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Shoalhaven River College, an independent secondary school 0.8 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Illaroo Road Public School scores 992, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About North Nowra
Illaroo Road Public School is located in North Nowra, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,411/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 5,856.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
North Nowra suburb profileSchools near Illaroo Road Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Illaroo Road Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nowra Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Bomaderry | 0.9 km | 1094 | 102 higher | 1,152 |
| North Nowra Public SchoolGovernment Primary · North Nowra | 1.2 km | 908 | 84 lower | 223 |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Nowra | 1.7 km | 994 | 2 higher | 537 |
| Bomaderry High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Bomaderry | 2.0 km | 955 | 37 lower | 707 |
| Bomaderry Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bomaderry | 2.1 km | 908 | 84 lower | 406 |
| Nowra High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Nowra | 2.3 km | 944 | 48 lower | 777 |
| Nowra Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Nowra | 2.5 km | 904 | 88 lower | 517 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Illaroo Road Public School a government school?
Yes, Illaroo Road Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Illaroo Road Public School offer?
Illaroo Road Public School offers K-6.
What is Illaroo Road Public School's ICSEA score?
Illaroo Road Public School has an ICSEA score of 992, placing it in the 43rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Illaroo Road Public School?
Illaroo Road Public School has 451 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Illaroo Road Public School?
The nearest schools to Illaroo Road Public School are Shoalhaven River College (0.8 km), Nowra Anglican College (0.9 km), North Nowra Public School (1.2 km).
Where is Illaroo Road Public School located?
Illaroo Road Public School is located in North Nowra, NSW 2541. Visit the school website at https://illaroo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.