Nowra Christian School

Nowra, New South Wales · Christian · Co-ed · Prep to Year 12

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Trusted tier

a well regarded tier reflecting consistent and reliable overall performance

Trusted tier

S360 score: 65.6%

Nowra Christian School is a co-educational, Christian, Boutique school from Prep to Year 12 in Nowra, New South Wales. It sits in the Trusted tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Environment, where it reaches Trusted tier. It ranks 17th among private regional schools in New South Wales.

Schools360 scoring overview

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

Academic Excellence36 / 60 (60.0%)Highly Capable

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing42 / 60 (70.0%)Trusted

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities41 / 60 (68.3%)Trusted

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment43 / 60 (71.7%)Trusted

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence34 / 60 (56.7%)Highly Capable

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1014 / 20Trusted

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

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1212 / 20Highly Capable

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

University Outcomes and Pathways10 / 20Highly Capable

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

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing14 / 20Trusted

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

Student Support15 / 20Leading

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

Personal Development13 / 20Trusted

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

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum12 / 20Highly Capable

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

Sports14 / 20Trusted

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture15 / 20Leading

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

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff16 / 20Distinguished

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment15 / 20Leading

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

Technology and Innovation12 / 20Highly Capable

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

Institutional Excellence

School Governance13 / 20Trusted

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

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections11 / 20Highly Capable

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

Sustainability10 / 20Highly Capable

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

Key information

Affiliation
Christian
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
525
Student:teacher ratio
12.2:1
Location
Nowra, New South Wales
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

103333 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
    412(-26)
    Writing
    407(-35)
    Spelling
    397(-36)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    412(-36)
    Numeracy
    403(-33)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    497(-24)
    Writing
    497(-11)
    Spelling
    479(-31)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    517(-15)
    Numeracy
    502(-22)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    544(-22)
    Writing
    545(-24)
    Spelling
    537(-23)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    559(-10)
    Numeracy
    558(-18)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    567(-29)
    Writing
    574(-37)
    Spelling
    547(-39)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    558(-36)
    Numeracy
    576(-29)

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

2026 fees

All inclusive — this figure already includes levies and other charges. Not directly comparable to a Tuition only figure at another school.

  • Local day students fees, 2026
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Annual fee
    $9,692
  • Year level
    Year 8
    Annual fee
    $9,692
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Annual fee
    $9,808
  • Year level
    Year 10
    Annual fee
    $9,808
  • Year level
    Year 11
    Annual fee
    $10,848
  • Year level
    Year 12
    Annual fee
    $10,848
Additional information on fees

Published via GoodSchools (Good Schools Guide), a directory the school itself supplies its fee schedule to.

Source: the school’s published fee schedule. Extracted 2026-08-20.

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Common questions

What year levels does Nowra Christian School teach?

Nowra Christian School teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is Nowra Christian School a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Nowra Christian School is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Nowra Christian School in?

Nowra Christian School is classified as Independent.

Does Nowra Christian School offer boarding?

No, Nowra Christian School does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Nowra Christian School?

Nowra Christian School has 525 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Nowra Christian School?

Nowra Christian School's student to teacher ratio is 12.2 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Nowra Christian School sit in?

Nowra Christian School sits in the Trusted tier, a well regarded tier reflecting consistent and reliable overall performance.

What is Nowra Christian School's strongest area on Schools360?

Nowra Christian School's strongest area is Learning Environment, reaching Trusted tier.

Where does Nowra Christian School rank?

Nowra Christian School ranks 17th among private regional schools in New South Wales.

Where is Nowra Christian School located?

Nowra Christian School is located in Nowra, New South Wales.