Nowra High School
Nowra High School is a government secondary school in Nowra, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 944, it sits in the 22nd percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 777 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 21% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Nowra NSW 2541. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Nowra High School compares
By ICSEA, Nowra High School ranks 427th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Novo Education Space Shoalhaven, 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. Nowra High School scores 944, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Nowra
Nowra High School is located in Nowra, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,037/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 9,956.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Nowra suburb profileSchools near Nowra High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Nowra High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Nowra | 1.2 km | 994 | 50 higher | 537 |
| Nowra East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Nowra East | 1.3 km | 784 | 160 lower | 420 |
| Nowra Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Nowra | 1.3 km | 904 | 40 lower | 517 |
| Nowra Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Bomaderry | 1.8 km | 1094 | 150 higher | 1,152 |
| Illaroo Road Public SchoolGovernment Primary · North Nowra | 2.3 km | 992 | 48 higher | 451 |
| Bomaderry Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bomaderry | 2.7 km | 908 | 36 lower | 406 |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic High SchoolCatholic Secondary · Nowra | 2.9 km | 1028 | 84 higher | 935 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nowra High School a government school?
Yes, Nowra High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Nowra High School offer?
Nowra High School offers 7-12.
What is Nowra High School's ICSEA score?
Nowra High School has an ICSEA score of 944, placing it in the 22nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Nowra High School?
Nowra High School has 777 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Nowra High School?
The nearest schools to Nowra High School are Novo Education Space Shoalhaven (0.8 km), St Michael's Catholic Primary School (1.2 km), Nowra East Public School (1.3 km).
Where is Nowra High School located?
Nowra High School is located in Nowra, NSW 2541. Visit the school website at https://nowra-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.