James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange vs Orange High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 2.5 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
Orange High School
Orange · Government high school · 7-12
914 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange Orange NSW | Orange High School Orange NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #284 of 539 | #337 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #766 of 1,472 | #941 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,030 | 914 |
| Girls / boys | 538 / 492 | 457 / 457 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 186 | 158 |
| Year 12 cohort | 150 | 122 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.8 | 76.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.5 | 22.0 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 15% |
| Suburb | Orange 2800 | Orange 2800 |
| Council area | Orange | Orange |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.jschs.catholic.edu.au | orange-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange scores higher on the Success Index (48.6 vs 40.5).
- •James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Orange High School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.2).
- •James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange is the larger school with 1,030 students compared with 914.
- •James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -20%).
- •James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange is a catholic school while Orange High School is a government 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 James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange better than Orange High School?
On the Success Index, James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange ranks higher (48.6 vs 40.5 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 James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange and Orange High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Orange and Orange 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 Orange High School has 12.0.
How do James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange and Orange High School rank in NSW?
James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange is 284th of 539 and Orange High School is 337th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.