Auburn Public School vs Orama Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 411 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Auburn Public School
Auburn · Government primary · K-6
486 students · ICSEA 983
Orama Public School
Thora · Government primary · K-6
32 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Auburn Public School Auburn NSW | Orama Public School Thora NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #852 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2594 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 486 | 32 |
| Girls / boys | 206 / 280 | 16 / 16 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.4 | 2.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 6% |
| Suburb | Auburn 2144 | Thora 2454 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Bellingen |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | auburn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | orama-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Auburn Public School scores higher on the Success Index (51.3 vs 42.6).
- •Auburn Public School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 32.
- •Orama Public School has grown faster over five years (28% vs -4%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Auburn Public School better than Orama Public School?
On the Success Index, Auburn Public School ranks higher (51.3 vs 42.6 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Auburn Public School and Orama Public School?
About 411 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Thora in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Auburn Public School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Orama Public School has 11.9.
How do Auburn Public School and Orama Public School rank in NSW?
Auburn Public School is 852nd of 1,619 and Orama Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.