Bowen Public School vs Canobolas High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bowen Public School
Orange · Government primary · K-6
217 students · ICSEA 811
Canobolas High School
Orange · Government high school · 7-12
546 students · ICSEA 838
| Measure | Bowen Public School Orange NSW | Canobolas High School Orange NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1561 of 1,619 | #502 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4711 of 4,908 | #1369 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 217 | 546 |
| Girls / boys | 94 / 123 | 263 / 283 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 115 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 40 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 811 | 838 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 63.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 21.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 57% | 44% |
| Suburb | Orange 2800 | Orange 2800 |
| Council area | Orange | Orange |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bowen-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | canobolas-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Canobolas High School scores higher on the Success Index (22.5 vs 21.4).
- •Canobolas High School has the higher ICSEA (838 vs 811), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Canobolas High School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 11.4).
- •Canobolas High School is the larger school with 546 students compared with 217.
- •Bowen Public School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -15%).
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 Bowen Public School better than Canobolas High School?
On the Success Index, Canobolas High School ranks higher (22.5 vs 21.4 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 Bowen Public School and Canobolas High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Orange and Orange in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bowen Public School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Canobolas High School has 8.6.
How do Bowen Public School and Canobolas High School rank in NSW?
Bowen Public School is 1561st of 1,619 and Canobolas High School is 502nd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.