Bowen Public School
Bowen Public School is a government primary school in Orange, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 811, it sits in the 3rd percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 217 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 57% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% 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 Bowen Public School compares
By ICSEA, Bowen Public School ranks 2,036th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Orange East Public School, a government primary school 0.4 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. Bowen Public School scores 811, well below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Orange
Bowen 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 Bowen Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bowen Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Orange | 0.4 km | 951 | 140 higher | 270 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School OrangeCatholic Primary · Orange | 0.4 km | 1041 | 230 higher | 426 |
| Canobolas High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Orange | 1.2 km | 838 | 27 higher | 546 |
| Kinross Wolaroi SchoolIndependent Combined · Orange | 1.2 km | 1128 | 317 higher | 1,018 |
| Bletchington Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Orange | 1.9 km | 938 | 127 higher | 503 |
| Glenroi Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Orange | 1.9 km | 751 | 60 lower | 208 |
| Orange Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Orange | 2.0 km | 1046 | 235 higher | 761 |
| Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School OrangeCatholic Primary · Orange | 2.1 km | 1020 | 209 higher | 505 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bowen Public School a government school?
Yes, Bowen Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bowen Public School offer?
Bowen Public School offers K-6.
What is Bowen Public School's ICSEA score?
Bowen Public School has an ICSEA score of 811, placing it in the 3rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bowen Public School?
Bowen Public School has 217 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bowen Public School?
The nearest schools to Bowen Public School are Orange East Public School (0.4 km), St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange (0.4 km), OneSchool Global NSW - Orange (1.0 km).
Where is Bowen Public School located?
Bowen Public School is located in Orange, NSW 2800. Visit the school website at https://bowen-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.