Nazareth Catholic Primary School
Nazareth Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Shellharbour City, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1052, it sits in the 69th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 413 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Shellharbour City NSW 2529. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Nazareth Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Nazareth Catholic Primary School ranks 661st of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 15 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Oak Flats High School, a government secondary school 1.0 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. Nazareth Catholic Primary School scores 1052, above average.
Enrolment and location
Nazareth 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.
Schools near Nazareth Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Nazareth Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Flats High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Oak Flats | 1.0 km | 932 | 120 lower | 648 |
| Balarang Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Oak Flats | 1.1 km | 974 | 78 lower | 268 |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High SchoolCatholic Secondary · Oak Flats | 1.8 km | 1045 | 7 lower | 1,126 |
| Oak Flats Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Oak Flats | 1.9 km | 959 | 93 lower | 416 |
| Flinders Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Flinders | 2.0 km | 1004 | 48 lower | 518 |
| Warilla High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Barrack Heights | 2.0 km | 968 | 84 lower | 1,020 |
| Warilla Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Warilla | 2.1 km | 937 | 115 lower | 279 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nazareth Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, Nazareth Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Nazareth Catholic Primary School offer?
Nazareth Catholic Primary School offers K-6.
What is Nazareth Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
Nazareth Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1052, placing it in the 69th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Nazareth Catholic Primary School?
Nazareth Catholic Primary School has 413 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Nazareth Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to Nazareth Catholic Primary School are Oak Flats High School (1.0 km), Balarang Public School (1.1 km), Aspect South Coast School, Barrack Heights (1.3 km).
Where is Nazareth Catholic Primary School located?
Nazareth Catholic Primary School is located in Shellharbour City, NSW 2529. Visit the school website at http://www.nscdow.catholic.edu.au.