Nowra Christian School

Nowra Christian School is an independent combined school in Nowra, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1033, it sits in the 61st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 572 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.

Nowra NSW 2541. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
1033
61st percentile
Enrolments
572
K-12
Students per teacher
10:1
58 teaching staff
Indigenous students
6%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
8%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Nowra Christian School compares

By ICSEA, Nowra Christian School ranks 232nd of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other combined school within 5 km. The nearest school is Shoalhaven 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. Nowra Christian School scores 1033, near average.

ICSEA 1033Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
1033
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

Nowra Christian School is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.

Nowra Christian School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Nowra

Nowra Christian 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 profile

Schools near Nowra Christian School

The 7 nearest schools to Nowra Christian School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Nowra Christian SchoolStudents
Shoalhaven High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Nowra1.0 km862 171 lower610
St John the Evangelist Catholic High SchoolCatholic Secondary · Nowra1.3 km1028 5 lower935
Nowra East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Nowra East2.6 km784 249 lower420
Nowra Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Nowra3.1 km904 129 lower517
Nowra High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Nowra3.7 km944 89 lower777
St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Nowra3.9 km994 39 lower537
Nowra Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Bomaderry5.4 km1094 61 higher1,152

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nowra Christian School a government school?

No, Nowra Christian School is a Independent school, not a government school.

What year levels does Nowra Christian School offer?

Nowra Christian School offers K-12.

What is Nowra Christian School's ICSEA score?

Nowra Christian School has an ICSEA score of 1033, placing it in the 61st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Nowra Christian School?

Nowra Christian School has 572 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.

What schools are near Nowra Christian School?

The nearest schools to Nowra Christian School are Shoalhaven High School (1.0 km), St John the Evangelist Catholic High School (1.3 km), Nowra East Public School (2.6 km).

Where is Nowra Christian School located?

Nowra Christian School is located in Nowra, NSW 2541. Visit the school website at http://www.ncs.nsw.edu.au.

Nowra Christian School official website