Nowra Public School
Nowra Public School is a government primary school in Nowra, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 904, it sits in the 12th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 517 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 33% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% 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 Public School compares
By ICSEA, Nowra Public School ranks 1,819th 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 6th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Nowra East 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 Public School scores 904, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Nowra
Nowra Public 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 Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Nowra Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nowra East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Nowra East | 0.7 km | 784 | 120 lower | 420 |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Nowra | 0.8 km | 994 | 90 higher | 537 |
| Nowra High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Nowra | 1.3 km | 944 | 40 higher | 777 |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic High SchoolCatholic Secondary · Nowra | 2.0 km | 1028 | 124 higher | 935 |
| Shoalhaven High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Nowra | 2.2 km | 862 | 42 lower | 610 |
| Illaroo Road Public SchoolGovernment Primary · North Nowra | 2.5 km | 992 | 88 higher | 451 |
| Nowra Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Bomaderry | 2.5 km | 1094 | 190 higher | 1,152 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nowra Public School a government school?
Yes, Nowra Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Nowra Public School offer?
Nowra Public School offers K-6.
What is Nowra Public School's ICSEA score?
Nowra Public School has an ICSEA score of 904, placing it in the 12th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Nowra Public School?
Nowra Public School has 517 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Nowra Public School?
The nearest schools to Nowra Public School are Nowra East Public School (0.7 km), St Michael's Catholic Primary School (0.8 km), Novo Education Space Shoalhaven (1.0 km).
Where is Nowra Public School located?
Nowra Public School is located in Nowra, NSW 2541. Visit the school website at https://nowra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.