Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School Orange vs OneSchool Global NSW - Orange
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.
Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School Orange
Orange · Catholic primary · K-6
505 students · ICSEA 1020
OneSchool Global NSW - Orange
East Orange · Independent combined · 3-12
109 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School Orange Orange NSW | OneSchool Global NSW - Orange East Orange NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #916 of 1,619 | #272 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #2832 of 4,908 | #1018 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | 3-12 |
| Students | 505 | 109 |
| Girls / boys | 247 / 258 | 56 / 53 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 15 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 12 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.1 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Orange 2800 | East Orange 2800 |
| Council area | Orange | Orange |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mcauleyorange.catholic.edu.au/ | www.oneschoolglobal.com/campus/australia/orange/ |
The verdict
- •Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School Orange scores higher on the Success Index (48.1 vs 32.3).
- •Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School Orange has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 977), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •OneSchool Global NSW - Orange has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 16.8).
- •Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School Orange is the larger school with 505 students compared with 109.
- •Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School Orange is a catholic school while OneSchool Global NSW - Orange 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 Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School Orange better than OneSchool Global NSW - Orange?
On the Success Index, Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School Orange ranks higher (48.1 vs 32.3 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 Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School Orange and OneSchool Global NSW - Orange?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Orange and East Orange in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School Orange has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and OneSchool Global NSW - Orange has 8.9.
How do Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School Orange and OneSchool Global NSW - Orange rank in NSW?
Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School Orange is 916th of 1,619 and OneSchool Global NSW - Orange is 272nd of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.