Shoalhaven High School
Shoalhaven High School is a government secondary school in Nowra, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 862, it sits in the 6th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 610 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 36% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 4% 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 Shoalhaven High School compares
By ICSEA, Shoalhaven High School ranks 570th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St John the Evangelist Catholic High School, a Catholic secondary school 0.5 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. Shoalhaven High School scores 862, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Shoalhaven High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Nowra
Shoalhaven 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 Shoalhaven High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Shoalhaven High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Evangelist Catholic High SchoolCatholic Secondary · Nowra | 0.5 km | 1028 | 166 higher | 935 |
| Nowra Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Nowra | 1.0 km | 1033 | 171 higher | 572 |
| Nowra East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Nowra East | 1.7 km | 784 | 78 lower | 420 |
| Nowra Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Nowra | 2.2 km | 904 | 42 higher | 517 |
| Nowra High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Nowra | 2.9 km | 944 | 82 higher | 777 |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Nowra | 3.0 km | 994 | 132 higher | 537 |
| Nowra Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Bomaderry | 4.5 km | 1094 | 232 higher | 1,152 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shoalhaven High School a government school?
Yes, Shoalhaven High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Shoalhaven High School offer?
Shoalhaven High School offers 7-12.
What is Shoalhaven High School's ICSEA score?
Shoalhaven High School has an ICSEA score of 862, placing it in the 6th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Shoalhaven High School?
Shoalhaven High School has 610 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Shoalhaven High School?
The nearest schools to Shoalhaven High School are St John the Evangelist Catholic High School (0.5 km), Nowra Christian School (1.0 km), Nowra East Public School (1.7 km).
Where is Shoalhaven High School located?
Shoalhaven High School is located in Nowra, NSW 2541. Visit the school website at https://shoalhaven-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.