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Nowra High School

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It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. Nowra High School is a government secondary school in Nowra, NSW, for Years 7–12. It had 777 students as of 2025 (ACARA). Compare it with nearby schools, check its school zone, and book a tour to see it in person.

Nowra High School

Nowra, NSW 2541

Government
Co-Ed
Secondary
Years
7–12
Secondary
Students
777
ACARA 2025
Annual fees
Not published
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A tradition of educational excellence providing students with diverse learning opportunities.

Offering quality academic, cultural, sporting, and social learning opportunities, the school fosters a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and achievement. Engaging programs cater to individual student's needs, promoting their development in a well-rounded, inclusive atmosphere.

School Overview

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School overview facts
School typeSecondarySectorGovernment
Year levels7–12Enrolments777
Early learningNot confirmedTeacher–student ratio1:11.6
GenderCo-EdPrincipalNot available
BoardingNoFoundedNot available
School overview facts
School typeSecondary
Year levels7–12
Early learningNot confirmed
GenderCo-Ed
BoardingNo
School overview facts (continued)
SectorGovernment
Enrolments777
Teacher–student ratio1:11.6
PrincipalNot available
FoundedNot available

Enrolment history

Enrolments from 2021 to 2025Bar chart of reported student totals. Exact figures and reporting details are available in the table below. Missing figures have no bar.08922021: 892 students · Years 7–1220212022: 849 students · Years 7–1220222023: 774 students · Years 7–1220232024: 786 students · Years 7–1220242025: 777 students · Years 7–122025

Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys
361(46.5%)
Girls
416(53.5%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home
8%
English only
92%
Not stated
0%

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Nowra High School

90 Moss St, Nowra NSW 2541

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