Nowra Anglican College

Bomaderry, New South Wales · Anglican · Co-ed · Prep to Year 12

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Leading tier

a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas

Leading tier

S360 score: 80.0%

Nowra Anglican College is a co-educational, Anglican, Mid-Sized school from Prep to Year 12 in Bomaderry, New South Wales. It sits in the Leading tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Environment, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It reaches Elite tier for Teaching Quality and Staff.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities49 / 60 (81.7%)Distinguished

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1016 / 20Distinguished

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1215 / 20Leading

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways14 / 20Trusted

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing17 / 20Distinguished

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support16 / 20Distinguished

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development15 / 20Leading

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum16 / 20Distinguished

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports17 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture16 / 20Distinguished

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff18 / 20Elite

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment17 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation16 / 20Distinguished

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance17 / 20Distinguished

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections15 / 20Leading

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability16 / 20Distinguished

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Anglican
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
1,155
Student:teacher ratio
13.5:1
Location
Bomaderry, New South Wales
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

109494 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 3
    Reading
    430(-8)
    Writing
    424(-18)
    Spelling
    408(-25)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    428(-20)
    Numeracy
    422(-14)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    509(-12)
    Writing
    494(-14)
    Spelling
    487(-23)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    516(-16)
    Numeracy
    502(-22)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    565(-1)
    Writing
    556(-13)
    Spelling
    543(-17)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    561(-8)
    Numeracy
    562(-14)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    595(-1)
    Writing
    599(-12)
    Spelling
    580(-6)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    580(-14)
    Numeracy
    594(-11)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

Senior secondary results

Published by the school or its state curriculum authority, not compiled or scored by Schools360.

2023

  • Result
    ATAR 90 and over
    Figure
    18.0%
  • Result
    HSC success rate
    Figure
    15.3%
  • Result
    SMH Rank
    Figure
    #113

Source: Schools360 research, extracted 2026-08-20.

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Common questions

What year levels does Nowra Anglican College teach?

Nowra Anglican College teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is Nowra Anglican College a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Nowra Anglican College is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Nowra Anglican College in?

Nowra Anglican College is classified as Independent.

Does Nowra Anglican College offer boarding?

No, Nowra Anglican College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Nowra Anglican College?

Nowra Anglican College has 1,155 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Nowra Anglican College?

Nowra Anglican College's student to teacher ratio is 13.5 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Nowra Anglican College sit in?

Nowra Anglican College sits in the Leading tier, a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas.

What is Nowra Anglican College's strongest area on Schools360?

Nowra Anglican College's strongest area is Learning Environment, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where does Nowra Anglican College rank?

Nowra Anglican College ranks 11th among private regional schools in New South Wales.

Where is Nowra Anglican College located?

Nowra Anglican College is located in Bomaderry, New South Wales.