Nowra East Public School
Nowra East Public School is a government primary school in Nowra East, NSW offering P-6. With an ICSEA score of 784, it sits in the 2nd percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 420 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 53% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
Nowra East NSW 2541. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Nowra East Public School compares
By ICSEA, Nowra East Public School ranks 2,054th 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 7th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Nowra Public School, a government primary school 0.7 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. Nowra East Public School scores 784, well below average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Nowra East Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Nowra East Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nowra Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Nowra | 0.7 km | 904 | 120 higher | 517 |
| Nowra High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Nowra | 1.3 km | 944 | 160 higher | 777 |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Nowra | 1.4 km | 994 | 210 higher | 537 |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic High SchoolCatholic Secondary · Nowra | 1.6 km | 1028 | 244 higher | 935 |
| Shoalhaven High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Nowra | 1.7 km | 862 | 78 higher | 610 |
| Nowra Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Nowra | 2.6 km | 1033 | 249 higher | 572 |
| Nowra Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Bomaderry | 2.9 km | 1094 | 310 higher | 1,152 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nowra East Public School a government school?
Yes, Nowra East Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Nowra East Public School offer?
Nowra East Public School offers P-6.
What is Nowra East Public School's ICSEA score?
Nowra East Public School has an ICSEA score of 784, placing it in the 2nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Nowra East Public School?
Nowra East Public School has 420 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Nowra East Public School?
The nearest schools to Nowra East Public School are Nowra Public School (0.7 km), Nowra High School (1.3 km), St Michael's Catholic Primary School (1.4 km).
Where is Nowra East Public School located?
Nowra East Public School is located in Nowra East, NSW 2541. Visit the school website at https://nowraeast-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.