Canobolas Public School vs Nashdale Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Canobolas Public School
Orange · Government primary · K-6
136 students · ICSEA 1098
Nashdale Public School
Nashdale · Government primary · K-6
137 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Canobolas Public School Orange NSW | Nashdale Public School Nashdale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #246 of 1,619 | #591 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #834 of 4,908 | #1807 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 136 | 137 |
| Girls / boys | 66 / 70 | 69 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 7.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Orange 2800 | Nashdale 2800 |
| Council area | Orange | Cabonne |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | canobolas-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | nashdale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Canobolas Public School scores higher on the Success Index (71.9 vs 61.4).
- •Canobolas Public School has the higher ICSEA (1098 vs 1063), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Canobolas Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.3).
- •Nashdale Public School is the larger school with 137 students compared with 136.
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 Public School better than Nashdale Public School?
On the Success Index, Canobolas Public School ranks higher (71.9 vs 61.4 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 Canobolas Public School and Nashdale Public School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Orange and Nashdale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Canobolas Public School has 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nashdale Public School has 18.3.
How do Canobolas Public School and Nashdale Public School rank in NSW?
Canobolas Public School is 246th of 1,619 and Nashdale Public School is 591st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.