Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School Orange vs Orange Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.2 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
Orange Christian School
Orange · Independent combined · K-12
490 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School Orange Orange NSW | Orange Christian School Orange NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #916 of 1,619 | #170 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #2832 of 4,908 | #550 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 505 | 490 |
| Girls / boys | 247 / 258 | 248 / 242 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 57 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 19 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.1 | 36.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 18.4 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Orange 2800 | Orange 2800 |
| Council area | Orange | Orange |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mcauleyorange.catholic.edu.au/ | www.ocs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Orange Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (54.9 vs 48.1).
- •Orange Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 1020), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Orange Christian School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.8).
- •Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School Orange is the larger school with 505 students compared with 490.
- •Orange Christian School has grown faster over five years (38% vs -3%).
- •Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School Orange is a catholic school while Orange Christian School 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 Orange Christian School?
On the Success Index, Orange Christian School ranks higher (54.9 vs 48.1 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 Orange Christian School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Orange and 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 Orange Christian School has 13.5.
How do Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School Orange and Orange Christian School rank in NSW?
Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School Orange is 916th of 1,619 and Orange Christian School is 170th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.