Calare Public School vs Orange High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 868 m 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 High School
Orange · Government high school · 7-12
914 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Calare Public School Orange NSW | Orange High School Orange NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1273 of 1,619 | #337 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3955 of 4,908 | #941 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 566 | 914 |
| Girls / boys | 270 / 296 | 457 / 457 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 158 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 122 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.0 | 76.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 22.0 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 15% |
| Suburb | Orange 2800 | Orange 2800 |
| Council area | Orange | Orange |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | calare-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | orange-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Orange High School scores higher on the Success Index (40.5 vs 32.4).
- •Orange High School has the higher ICSEA (979 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Orange High School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.6).
- •Orange High School is the larger school with 914 students compared with 566.
- •Calare Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -20%).
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 High School?
On the Success Index, Orange High School ranks higher (40.5 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 High School?
About 868 m 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 High School has 12.0.
How do Calare Public School and Orange High School rank in NSW?
Calare Public School is 1273rd of 1,619 and Orange High School is 337th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.