HSC Academic Performance
Source: NSW HSC Merit Lists | Updated: 2025
Methodology
Insufficient Data
AU Guide Score
1
Distinguished Achievers
DA Count
-
All Rounders
Student Count
-
Top Achievers
Student Count
-
First in Course
Student Count
Nowra Community & Property
Population Overview
1.2%
Chinese Population
9,956
Total Population
1,107
Density/km²
Area Safety
High Crime Area
Safety Rating
30,675
Local Crime Rate
6,635
NSW Average
Main Ethnicities
38.9%
Aust
37.7%
English
11.3%
Aust_Abor
10.5%
Irish
Property Prices
$741K
Median House
$650K
Median Unit
Rental Prices
$550
3BR House
$450
2BR House
-
3BR Unit
$420
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Shoalhaven High School is a government school located in Wollongong Region, Nowra, offering co-educational education for Year 7-12 with approximately 600 students. 2025 HSC: 1 Distinguished Achievers, 0 All-rounders, 0 Top Achievers, 0 First in Course. Area: safety concerns, house median $0.74M.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the 2025 NSW Government HSC merit lists, Shoalhaven High School achieved 1 Distinguished Achievers, 0 All-round Achievers, 0 Top Achievers in Course, and 0 First in Course. For details, see [HSC merit lists](https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/awards-and-events/hsc-merit-lists)
Shoalhaven High School is a government school located in Nowra, offering Coed only education for Year 7-12 with approximately 600 students. Government schools are zoned; check education.nsw.gov.au for catchment areas.
Shoalhaven High School is located in 卧龙岗周边, Nowra. According to 2021 ABS Census, the area has a population of 9,956, with Chinese comprising 1.20%. Relatively small Chinese population. Main ethnic groups: Aust (38.88%), English (37.66%), Aust_Abor (11.29%), Irish (10.53%), Scottish (8.35%).
Shoalhaven High School is located in 卧龙岗周边, Nowra. According to NSW BOCSAR September 2025 data, Nowra has a crime rate of 30,675 per 100,000, which is 4.62x the NSW average (6,635). High crime area, recommend careful consideration.
Shoalhaven High School is located in Nowra (postcode 2541). According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), the area has house median $0.74M, unit median $0.65M. Relatively affordable for Sydney.
Data sources: NESA 2025 | ABS 2021 | NSW Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | NSW Property 2025