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
- A Nowra East Public School 1.7 km
- B Nowra Public School 2.2 km
- C Nowra High School 2.7 km
- D Terara Public School 3.9 km
- E Illaroo Road Public School 4.6 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 159
- Indigenous students
- 36%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 4%
- 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.