Canobolas High School vs Orange East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 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
Orange East Public School
Orange · Government primary · K-6
270 students · ICSEA 951
| Measure | Canobolas High School Orange NSW | Orange East Public School Orange NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #502 of 539 | #1217 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1369 of 1,472 | #3783 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 546 | 270 |
| Girls / boys | 263 / 283 | 117 / 153 |
| Foundation intake | – | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | 115 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 40 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 838 | 951 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.4 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 44% | 24% |
| Suburb | Orange 2800 | Orange 2800 |
| Council area | Orange | Orange |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | canobolas-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | orangeeast-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Orange East Public School scores higher on the Success Index (34.9 vs 22.5).
- •Orange East Public School has the higher ICSEA (951 vs 838), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Canobolas High School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 15.9).
- •Canobolas High School is the larger school with 546 students compared with 270.
- •Orange East Public School has grown faster over five years (0% 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 Orange East Public School?
On the Success Index, Orange East Public School ranks higher (34.9 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 Orange East Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Orange and Orange 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 Orange East Public School has 15.9.
How do Canobolas High School and Orange East Public School rank in NSW?
Canobolas High School is 502nd of 539 and Orange East Public School is 1217th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.