Catholic School Co-educational Year 7-12

St John the Evangelist Catholic High School

Nowra , Sydney NSW
31 John Purcell Way, Nowra NSW 2541, Australia

HSC Academic Performance

Source: NSW HSC Merit Lists | Updated: 2025 Methodology
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AU Guide Score
20
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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About This School
St John the Evangelist Catholic High School is a Catholic school located in Wollongong Region, Nowra, offering co-educational education for Year 7-12 with approximately 900 students. 2025 HSC: 20 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, St John the Evangelist Catholic High School achieved 20 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)
St John the Evangelist Catholic High School is a Catholic school located in Nowra, offering Coed only education for Year 7-12 with approximately 900 students. Catholic schools have lower fees than independent schools and welcome students of all faiths.
St John the Evangelist Catholic 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%).
St John the Evangelist Catholic 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.
St John the Evangelist Catholic 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