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Schools in Nowra, NSW

View school profiles in Nowra, including sector, type, enrolment, ICSEA, location and school community indicators.

Schools

7

Government schools

4

Catholic schools

2

Independent schools

1

Average ICSEA

964

Total enrolments

4,079

Overview

Nowra school context

Nowra has 7 listed schools in the current dataset, with a combined 4,079 reported enrolments and an average ICSEA of 964.

For local comparison, nearby school suburbs include Nowra East, Terara, North Nowra, Bomaderry, Nowra Hill and Falls Creek.

Listed schools
7
Total enrolments
4,079
Average ICSEA
964
Suburb and state
Nowra, NSW

Schools

Nowra school list

The cards and table list each school recorded in Nowra, with profile links and the main enrolment, ICSEA, sector and type fields.

Breakdown

Nowra school mix

Nowra has 7 listed schools. Government is the largest sector (4), and secondary is the most common type (3).

Government4 · 57%
Catholic2 · 29%
Independent1 · 14%
Secondary3 · 43%
Primary3 · 43%
Combined1 · 14%

Location

Map view for Nowra

Use the map link to check where the listed Nowra schools are located.

Nowra, New South Wales

Nowra is shown in the Shoalhaven local area, within the Shoalhaven local government area. Nearby school suburbs include Nowra East, Terara and North Nowra.

Local area
Shoalhaven
Closest school suburb
Nowra East
Technical location data
Latitude
-34.89393
Longitude
150.60069
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Nearby suburbs

Nearby school suburbs around Nowra

Nearby suburb links are ordered by available school-coordinate distance from Nowra.

Nowra East1.4 km away - 1 schoolTerara4.1 km away - 1 schoolNorth Nowra4.5 km away - 3 schoolsBomaderry4.7 km away - 4 schoolsNowra Hill6.1 km away - 1 schoolFalls Creek8.1 km away - 1 schoolCambewarra9.0 km away - 1 schoolGreenwell Point11.9 km away - 1 schoolShoalhaven Heads13.5 km away - 1 school

Data source

2025 Australian school profile data

ACARA school profile and location data

This page uses ACARA School Profile 2025 and School Location 2025 data, including enrolments, ICSEA, school sector, type, location and related indicators. Some fields may be missing where a value is not reported in the source data.

ACARA 2025

FAQ

Questions about schools in Nowra

How many schools are in Nowra, NSW?

There are 7 listed schools in Nowra in the current dataset.

Are there government schools in Nowra?

Yes. Nowra has 4 listed government schools.

What is the average ICSEA for Nowra schools?

The average ICSEA shown for Nowra schools is 964.

Which schools are listed in Nowra?

Nowra Christian School, Nowra High School, Nowra Hill Public School, Nowra Public School, Shoalhaven High School, St John the Evangelist Catholic High School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School are listed for Nowra.

What data source is used for Nowra school information?

This page uses 2025 Australian school profile and location data, including enrolments, ICSEA, school sector, type, location and related indicators.