St Michael's Catholic Primary School
St Michael's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Nowra, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 994, it sits in the 44th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 537 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 15% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% 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 St Michael's Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Michael's Catholic Primary School ranks 1,127th 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 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Novo Education Space Shoalhaven, an independent 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. St Michael's Catholic Primary School scores 994, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Michael's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Nowra
St Michael's Catholic Primary 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 St Michael's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Michael's Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nowra Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Nowra | 0.8 km | 904 | 90 lower | 517 |
| Nowra High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Nowra | 1.2 km | 944 | 50 lower | 777 |
| Nowra East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Nowra East | 1.4 km | 784 | 210 lower | 420 |
| Illaroo Road Public SchoolGovernment Primary · North Nowra | 1.7 km | 992 | 2 lower | 451 |
| Nowra Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Bomaderry | 1.7 km | 1094 | 100 higher | 1,152 |
| North Nowra Public SchoolGovernment Primary · North Nowra | 2.7 km | 908 | 86 lower | 223 |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic High SchoolCatholic Secondary · Nowra | 2.7 km | 1028 | 34 higher | 935 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Michael's Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, St Michael's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Michael's Catholic Primary School offer?
St Michael's Catholic Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Michael's Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Michael's Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 994, placing it in the 44th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
St Michael's Catholic Primary School has 537 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Michael's Catholic Primary School are Novo Education Space Shoalhaven (0.5 km), Nowra Public School (0.8 km), Nowra High School (1.2 km).
Where is St Michael's Catholic Primary School located?
St Michael's Catholic Primary School is located in Nowra, NSW 2541. Visit the school website at http://www.smndow.catholic.edu.au.