Calare Public School
Calare Public School is a government primary school in Orange, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 964, it sits in the 30th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 566 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 16% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Orange NSW 2800. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Calare Public School compares
By ICSEA, Calare Public School ranks 1,401st of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Kinross Wolaroi School, PLC Site, an independent secondary school 0.1 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Calare Public School scores 964, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Calare Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Orange
Calare Public School is located in Orange, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,641/wk and median rent of $330/wk. Population: 41,232.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Orange suburb profileSchools near Calare Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Calare Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Orange | 0.9 km | 979 | 15 higher | 914 |
| Orange Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Orange | 1.5 km | 1052 | 88 higher | 490 |
| Orange Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Orange | 1.6 km | 1046 | 82 higher | 761 |
| Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School OrangeCatholic Primary · Orange | 1.7 km | 1020 | 56 higher | 505 |
| James Sheahan Catholic High School OrangeCatholic Secondary · Orange | 2.1 km | 1010 | 46 higher | 1,030 |
| Bletchington Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Orange | 3.0 km | 938 | 26 lower | 503 |
| Kinross Wolaroi SchoolIndependent Combined · Orange | 3.2 km | 1128 | 164 higher | 1,018 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calare Public School a government school?
Yes, Calare Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Calare Public School offer?
Calare Public School offers K-6.
What is Calare Public School's ICSEA score?
Calare Public School has an ICSEA score of 964, placing it in the 30th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Calare Public School?
Calare Public School has 566 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Calare Public School?
The nearest schools to Calare Public School are Kinross Wolaroi School, PLC Site (0.1 km), Orange High School (0.9 km), Orange Christian School (1.5 km).
Where is Calare Public School located?
Calare Public School is located in Orange, NSW 2800. Visit the school website at https://calare-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.