North Nowra Public School
North Nowra Public School is a government primary school in North Nowra, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 908, it sits in the 13th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 223 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 32% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
North Nowra NSW 2541. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How North Nowra Public School compares
By ICSEA, North Nowra Public School ranks 1,796th 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 4th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Havenlee School, a government combined school 0.1 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. North Nowra Public School scores 908, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About North Nowra
North Nowra Public School is located in North Nowra, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,411/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 5,856.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
North Nowra suburb profileSchools near North Nowra Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs North Nowra Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illaroo Road Public SchoolGovernment Primary · North Nowra | 1.2 km | 992 | 84 higher | 451 |
| Nowra Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Bomaderry | 2.1 km | 1094 | 186 higher | 1,152 |
| Bomaderry High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Bomaderry | 2.7 km | 955 | 47 higher | 707 |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Nowra | 2.7 km | 994 | 86 higher | 537 |
| Bomaderry Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bomaderry | 3.0 km | 908 | same | 406 |
| Nowra Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Nowra | 3.4 km | 904 | 4 lower | 517 |
| Nowra High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Nowra | 3.5 km | 944 | 36 higher | 777 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Nowra Public School a government school?
Yes, North Nowra Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does North Nowra Public School offer?
North Nowra Public School offers K-6.
What is North Nowra Public School's ICSEA score?
North Nowra Public School has an ICSEA score of 908, placing it in the 13th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend North Nowra Public School?
North Nowra Public School has 223 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near North Nowra Public School?
The nearest schools to North Nowra Public School are Havenlee School (0.1 km), Illaroo Road Public School (1.2 km), Shoalhaven River College (2.0 km).
Where is North Nowra Public School located?
North Nowra Public School is located in North Nowra, NSW 2541. Visit the school website at https://northnowra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.