Shoalhaven High School

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About the school

Shoalhaven High School is a comprehensive high school located in Nowra, offering a quality education in a caring and supportive environment. The school's motto, 'Aiming Higher', reflects its commitment to providing opportunities for all students to reach their full potential. Central to the school's ethos are four core values: Respect, Responsibility, Participation, and Safety, which inform every aspect of school life.

At Shoalhaven High School, the dedicated and skilled staff play a crucial role in fostering a culture of educational excellence. Teachers place great emphasis on treating all students with respect, developing positive relationships, and inspiring a spirit of lifelong learning. This supportive approach ensures students feel accepted and secure, encouraging them to achieve their best in both academic and personal pursuits.

Parents appreciate the school's tradition of excellence and the diverse opportunities available to their children, facilitated by committed and supportive educators. The school's culturally inclusive environment enriches the student experience, reflecting the community it serves.

Additionally, the school prides itself on nurturing well-rounded citizens who benefit the wider community. Programs like the Cooler Classrooms initiative and LED lighting upgrades enhance the learning environment and sustainability of the school's infrastructure, ultimately contributing to improved learning outcomes for students. Families are invited to engage in school events and volunteer opportunities, fostering a strong sense of community and partnership in education.

Mission

Mission: We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our teachers, wellbeing and support staff work together to ensure we meet the needs of every student. We teach respect, responsibility, safety and participation so your child grows into a well-rounded citizen and succeeds in post school pathways and transitions.

Location & Catchment Area

  • Shoalhaven High School

Nearby or Connected Schools

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
610 (287 girls, 323 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
609.4
ICSEA What does this mean?
862 (percentile 6)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
69% / 22% / 8% / 2%
Indigenous students
36%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
67.2
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
22.5

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Year 7 124
Year 8 117
Year 9 129
Year 10 123
Year 11 69
Year 12 48
Total 610

Year by year

Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.

Year Enrolments Girls Boys Attendance % ICSEA Teaching staff (FTE)
2025 610 287 323 - 862 67.2
2024 634 291 343 70.6 854 71.8
2023 639 296 343 74.5 864 71.8
2022 628 293 335 70.3 864 62.8
2021 597 272 325 77.2 868 64.2
2020 581 272 309 - 873 63.5
2019 624 281 343 77.5 881 61.8
2018 589 278 311 78.4 885 59
2017 632 313 319 79.1 886 60.1
2016 632 307 325 77.6 886 61.8
2015 714 356 358 78.2 885 66
2014 717 359 358 80.7 885 66.4
2013 708 332 376 81.9 887 64.5
2012 741 333 408 83.2 883 66.2
2011 767 347 420 79.2 887 67.1
2010 764 339 425 - 888 68.1
2009 827 383 444 - 925 71.3
2008 848 393 455 - 925 73.3

Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.

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