Orange High School vs Orange Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Orange High School
Orange · Government high school · 7-12
914 students · ICSEA 979
Orange Public School
Orange · Government primary · K-6
761 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Orange High School Orange NSW | Orange Public School Orange NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #337 of 539 | #466 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #941 of 1,472 | #1409 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 914 | 761 |
| Girls / boys | 457 / 457 | 362 / 399 |
| Foundation intake | – | 101 |
| Year 7 cohort | 158 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 122 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.1 | 49.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 9% |
| Suburb | Orange 2800 | Orange 2800 |
| Council area | Orange | Orange |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | orange-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | orange-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Orange Public School scores higher on the Success Index (65.6 vs 40.5).
- •Orange Public School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Orange High School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.5).
- •Orange High School is the larger school with 914 students compared with 761.
- •Orange Public School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -20%).
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 High School better than Orange Public School?
On the Success Index, Orange Public School ranks higher (65.6 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 Orange High School and Orange Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Orange and Orange in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Orange High School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Orange Public School has 15.5.
How do Orange High School and Orange Public School rank in NSW?
Orange High School is 337th of 539 and Orange Public School is 466th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.