Bowen Public School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 439 m 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange
Orange · Catholic primary · K-6
426 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Bowen Public School Orange NSW | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange Orange NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1561 of 1,619 | #689 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4711 of 4,908 | #2099 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 217 | 426 |
| Girls / boys | 94 / 123 | 226 / 200 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 811 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 57% | 6% |
| Suburb | Orange 2800 | Orange 2800 |
| Council area | Orange | Orange |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bowen-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stmarysorange.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange scores higher on the Success Index (57.9 vs 21.4).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 811), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bowen Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.3).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange is the larger school with 426 students compared with 217.
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange has grown faster over five years (12% vs -10%).
- •Bowen Public School is a government school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange is a catholic 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange ranks higher (57.9 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange?
About 439 m 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange has 16.3.
How do Bowen Public School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange rank in NSW?
Bowen Public School is 1561st of 1,619 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange is 689th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.