Calare Public School vs Orange Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Calare Public School
Orange · Government primary · K-6
566 students · ICSEA 964
Orange Christian School
Orange · Independent combined · K-12
490 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Calare Public School Orange NSW | Orange Christian School Orange NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1273 of 1,619 | #170 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #3955 of 4,908 | #550 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 566 | 490 |
| Girls / boys | 270 / 296 | 248 / 242 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 57 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 19 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.0 | 36.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 18.4 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 7% |
| Suburb | Orange 2800 | Orange 2800 |
| Council area | Orange | Orange |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | calare-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.ocs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Orange Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (54.9 vs 32.4).
- •Orange Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Orange Christian School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.6).
- •Calare Public School is the larger school with 566 students compared with 490.
- •Orange Christian School has grown faster over five years (38% vs -7%).
- •Calare Public School is a government school while Orange Christian 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 Calare Public School better than Orange Christian School?
On the Success Index, Orange Christian School ranks higher (54.9 vs 32.4 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 Calare Public School and Orange Christian School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Orange and Orange in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Calare Public School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Orange Christian School has 13.5.
How do Calare Public School and Orange Christian School rank in NSW?
Calare Public School is 1273rd of 1,619 and Orange Christian School is 170th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.