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Schools in Nowra

There are 7 schools in Nowra: 3 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 1 combined school. By sector, that is 4 government schools, 2 Catholic schools and 1 independent school. Government schools in Nowra are run by the New South Wales education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Nowra

Private schools in and near Shoalhaven, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Nowra

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Nowra

At a glance

Schools in Nowra in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 4,079 students enrolled, 583 per school on average; the largest is St John the Evangelist Catholic High School with 935.
  • 3 of the 7 schools (43%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Nowra

  1. St John the Evangelist Catholic High School 935 students
  2. Nowra High School 777 students
  3. Shoalhaven High School 610 students
  4. Nowra Christian School 572 students
  5. St Michael's Catholic Primary School 537 students
Questions

Schools in Nowra: common questions

How many schools are there in Nowra NSW?
There are 7 schools in Nowra NSW, including 3 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 1 combined primary and secondary school.
How many private schools are there in Nowra NSW?
3 Catholic and independent schools, 43% of all schools in Nowra NSW. 2 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in Nowra NSW?
St John the Evangelist Catholic High School, with 935 students. Next are Nowra High School (777), Shoalhaven High School (610) and Nowra Christian School (572).
Are there single-sex schools in Nowra NSW?
No. All 7 schools in Nowra NSW take both boys and girls.