Orange Christian School vs Orange High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Orange Christian School
Orange · Independent combined · K-12
490 students · ICSEA 1052
Orange High School
Orange · Government high school · 7-12
914 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Orange Christian School Orange NSW | Orange High School Orange NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #170 of 314 | #337 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #550 of 1,259 | #941 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 490 | 914 |
| Girls / boys | 248 / 242 | 457 / 457 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 57 | 158 |
| Year 12 cohort | 19 | 122 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +38% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.4 | 76.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 22.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 15% |
| Suburb | Orange 2800 | Orange 2800 |
| Council area | Orange | Orange |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ocs.nsw.edu.au | orange-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Orange Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (54.9 vs 40.5).
- •Orange Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Orange High School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.5).
- •Orange High School is the larger school with 914 students compared with 490.
- •Orange Christian School has grown faster over five years (38% vs -20%).
- •Orange Christian School is a independent 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 Orange Christian School better than Orange High School?
On the Success Index, Orange Christian School ranks higher (54.9 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 Orange Christian School and Orange High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Orange and Orange in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Orange Christian School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Orange High School has 12.0.
How do Orange Christian School and Orange High School rank in NSW?
Orange Christian School is 170th of 314 and Orange High School is 337th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.