Orange High School vs Riverstone High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 172 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
Riverstone High School
Riverstone · Government high school · 7-12
861 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Orange High School Orange NSW | Riverstone High School Riverstone NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #337 of 539 | #257 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #941 of 1,472 | #674 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 914 | 861 |
| Girls / boys | 457 / 457 | 410 / 451 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 158 | 182 |
| Year 12 cohort | 122 | 79 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +114% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.1 | 68.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 20.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 9% |
| Suburb | Orange 2800 | Riverstone 2765 |
| Council area | Orange | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | orange-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | riverstone-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Riverstone High School scores higher on the Success Index (53.1 vs 40.5).
- •Orange High School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.6).
- •Orange High School is the larger school with 914 students compared with 861.
- •Riverstone High School has grown faster over five years (114% 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 Riverstone High School?
On the Success Index, Riverstone High School ranks higher (53.1 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 Riverstone High School?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Orange and Riverstone 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 Riverstone High School has 12.6.
How do Orange High School and Riverstone High School rank in NSW?
Orange High School is 337th of 539 and Riverstone High School is 257th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.