Bowen Public School vs Kinross Wolaroi 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
Kinross Wolaroi School
Orange · Independent combined · K-12
1,018 students · ICSEA 1128
| Measure | Bowen Public School Orange NSW | Kinross Wolaroi School Orange NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1561 of 1,619 | #82 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #4711 of 4,908 | #233 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 217 | 1,018 |
| Girls / boys | 94 / 123 | 520 / 498 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 127 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 146 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 811 | 1128 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 96.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 62.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 57% | 3% |
| Suburb | Orange 2800 | Orange 2800 |
| Council area | Orange | Orange |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bowen-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.kws.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kinross Wolaroi School scores higher on the Success Index (71.4 vs 21.4).
- •Kinross Wolaroi School has the higher ICSEA (1128 vs 811), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kinross Wolaroi School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.4).
- •Kinross Wolaroi School is the larger school with 1,018 students compared with 217.
- •Kinross Wolaroi School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -10%).
- •Bowen Public School is a government school while Kinross Wolaroi School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Kinross Wolaroi School?
On the Success Index, Kinross Wolaroi School ranks higher (71.4 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 Kinross Wolaroi 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 Kinross Wolaroi School has 10.6.
How do Bowen Public School and Kinross Wolaroi School rank in NSW?
Bowen Public School is 1561st of 1,619 and Kinross Wolaroi School is 82nd of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.