Enrolment
Girls vs boys enrolment
517
reported total enrolments
260 girls
257 boys
50.3% girls49.7% boys
Nowra Public School reports 517 total enrolments, including 260 girls and 257 boys. The reported enrolment mix is 50.3% girls and 49.7% boys.
Quick school snapshot
What stands out in the profile
School model
Nowra Public School is listed as Government and Primary, with a reported year range of K-6.
Enrolment size
The school reports 517 total enrolments, including 260 girls and 257 boys where available.
ICSEA context
The ICSEA value is 904, with percentile 12 in the current dataset.
Gender profile
The gender type is Co-educational, with a reported mix of 50.3% girls and 49.7% boys.
Staff ratio
The student-teacher ratio is 13.4:1, based on 38.5 FTE teaching staff where available.
Local area
The campus is in Nowra, New South Wales, within Shoalhaven.
Profile signals
School profile dashboard
The main student and context indicators are shown visually so the profile reads like a school intelligence page, not a spreadsheet.
Nowra Public School profile summary
Nowra Public School is listed as a government primary school in Nowra, New South Wales. The profile reports 517 total enrolments, an ICSEA value of 904, and a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1 where available. The reported year range is K-6, and the campus sits within Shoalhaven local government area.
Socio-educational
ICSEA percentile
12
percentile where available
ICSEA
904
Nowra Public School sits at the 12 ICSEA percentile in the reported dataset.
SEA quarters
Socio-educational distribution
Bottom
54%
Lower-middle
29%
Upper-middle
14%
Top
3%
The socio-educational distribution lists 54% in the bottom quarter, 29% in the lower-middle quarter, 14% in the upper-middle quarter, and 3% in the top quarter.
Staff
Staff profile summary
Teaching staff
46
FTE teaching
38.5
Non-teaching
22
Student-teacher
13.4:1
The profile reports 46 teaching staff and 22 non-teaching staff, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.
Location
Campus location and area context
Location context combines suburb, postcode, administrative areas and a direct maps link where data is available.
- Suburb
- Nowra
- Postcode
- 2541
- State
- New South Wales
- Local government area
- Shoalhaven
- Statistical Area Level 2
- Nowra
- Statistical Area Level 3
- Shoalhaven
- Statistical Area Level 4
- Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
- Remoteness area
- Inner Regional
Governance
Governance and official links
Official school and governing body links are included when the dataset provides them.
- Governing body
- NSW Department of Education
- Governing body URL
- Visit website
- School URL
- Visit school website
- Campus type
- School Single Entity
- Reporting description
- Individual Reporting
Community
Student community profile
Student community indicators are reported as percentages where available.
- Indigenous enrolment
- 33%
- Language background other than English: yes
- 9%
- Language background other than English: no
- 91%
- Language background other than English: not stated
- 0%
Nearby
Nearby and similar schools
Similar schools are selected from the same suburb first, then from the same local government area where needed.
IndependentCombined
Nowra Christian School
Nowra, NSW 2541
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 572
- ICSEA
- 1,033
- Ratio
- 12.1:1
GovernmentSecondary
Nowra High School
Nowra, NSW 2541
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 777
- ICSEA
- 944
- Ratio
- 11.6:1
GovernmentPrimary
Nowra Hill Public School
Nowra, NSW 2541
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 131
- ICSEA
- 986
- Ratio
- 13.6:1
GovernmentSecondary
Shoalhaven High School
Nowra, NSW 2541
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 610
- ICSEA
- 862
- Ratio
- 9.1:1
CatholicSecondary
St John the Evangelist Catholic High School
Nowra, NSW 2541
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 935
- ICSEA
- 1,028
- Ratio
- 12.1:1
CatholicPrimary
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Nowra, NSW 2541
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 537
- ICSEA
- 994
- Ratio
- 15.3:1
FAQ
Questions about Nowra Public School
How many students attend Nowra Public School?
Nowra Public School has 517 reported total enrolments. The student profile lists 260 girls and 257 boys where gender enrolment fields are available.
What type of school is Nowra Public School?
Nowra Public School is listed as a Government school with school type Primary. The reported year range is K-6.
Where is Nowra Public School located?
Nowra Public School is located in Nowra, NSW 2541. The local government area is Shoalhaven.
What is the ICSEA value of Nowra Public School?
The ICSEA value for Nowra Public School is 904 and the ICSEA percentile is 12. If either value is missing in the source data, it is shown as Not available rather than zero.
Is Nowra Public School boys-only, girls-only or co-educational?
Nowra Public School is listed as Co-educational. The reported gender mix is 50.3% girls and 49.7% boys where percentage fields are available.
Data note
Built from structured 2025 school profile data
This page uses structured 2025 Australian school profile data. Some values may be unavailable where they are not reported in the source dataset. Profile pages are designed to make enrolment, ICSEA, location and school context easier to compare.