James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange vs La Salle Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 192 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange
Orange · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,030 students · ICSEA 1010
La Salle Catholic College
Bankstown · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,057 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange Orange NSW | La Salle Catholic College Bankstown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #284 of 539 | #220 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #766 of 1,472 | #557 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,030 | 1,057 |
| Girls / boys | 538 / 492 | 478 / 579 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 186 | 185 |
| Year 12 cohort | 150 | 159 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.8 | 95.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.5 | 28.7 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 0% |
| Suburb | Orange 2800 | Bankstown 2200 |
| Council area | Orange | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.jschs.catholic.edu.au | lasalle.syd.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •La Salle Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (58.1 vs 48.6).
- •La Salle Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1011 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •La Salle Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.2).
- •La Salle Catholic College is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 1,030.
- •La Salle Catholic College has grown faster over five years (24% vs -2%).
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 James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange better than La Salle Catholic College?
On the Success Index, La Salle Catholic College ranks higher (58.1 vs 48.6 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 James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange and La Salle Catholic College?
About 192 km in a straight line, between Orange and Bankstown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and La Salle Catholic College has 11.1.
How do James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange and La Salle Catholic College rank in NSW?
James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange is 284th of 539 and La Salle Catholic College is 220th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.