Canobolas High School vs Condobolin High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 185 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Canobolas High School
Orange · Government high school · 7-12
546 students · ICSEA 838
Condobolin High School
Condobolin · Government high school · 7-12
205 students · ICSEA 834
| Measure | Canobolas High School Orange NSW | Condobolin High School Condobolin NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #502 of 539 | #437 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1369 of 1,472 | #1195 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 546 | 205 |
| Girls / boys | 263 / 283 | 108 / 97 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 115 | 35 |
| Year 12 cohort | 40 | 19 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 838 | 834 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 6.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.4 | 34.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 44% | 52% |
| Suburb | Orange 2800 | Condobolin 2877 |
| Council area | Orange | Lachlan |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | canobolas-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | condobolin-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Condobolin High School scores higher on the Success Index (29.3 vs 22.5).
- •Canobolas High School has the higher ICSEA (838 vs 834), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Condobolin High School has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 8.6).
- •Canobolas High School is the larger school with 546 students compared with 205.
- •Condobolin High School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -15%).
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 Canobolas High School better than Condobolin High School?
On the Success Index, Condobolin High School ranks higher (29.3 vs 22.5 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 Canobolas High School and Condobolin High School?
About 185 km in a straight line, between Orange and Condobolin in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Canobolas High School has 8.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Condobolin High School has 6.0.
How do Canobolas High School and Condobolin High School rank in NSW?
Canobolas High School is 502nd of 539 and Condobolin High School is 437th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.