Bowen Public School vs OneSchool Global NSW - Orange
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.0 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
OneSchool Global NSW - Orange
East Orange · Independent combined · 3-12
109 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | Bowen Public School Orange NSW | OneSchool Global NSW - Orange East Orange NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1561 of 1,619 | #272 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #4711 of 4,908 | #1018 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | 3-12 |
| Students | 217 | 109 |
| Girls / boys | 94 / 123 | 56 / 53 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 15 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 12 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 811 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 57% | 0% |
| Suburb | Orange 2800 | East Orange 2800 |
| Council area | Orange | Orange |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bowen-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.oneschoolglobal.com/campus/australia/orange/ |
The verdict
- •OneSchool Global NSW - Orange scores higher on the Success Index (32.3 vs 21.4).
- •OneSchool Global NSW - Orange has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 811), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •OneSchool Global NSW - Orange has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.4).
- •Bowen Public School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 109.
- •Bowen Public School is a government school while OneSchool Global NSW - Orange 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 OneSchool Global NSW - Orange?
On the Success Index, OneSchool Global NSW - Orange ranks higher (32.3 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 OneSchool Global NSW - Orange?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Orange and East 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 OneSchool Global NSW - Orange has 8.9.
How do Bowen Public School and OneSchool Global NSW - Orange rank in NSW?
Bowen Public School is 1561st of 1,619 and OneSchool Global NSW - Orange is 272nd of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.