Bletchington Public School
Bletchington Public School is a government primary school in Orange, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 938, it sits in the 20th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 503 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 20% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 14% 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 Bletchington Public School compares
By ICSEA, Bletchington Public School ranks 1,624th 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 6th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is OneSchool Global NSW - Orange, an independent combined school 1.0 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. Bletchington Public School scores 938, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Orange
Bletchington 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 Bletchington Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bletchington Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School OrangeCatholic Primary · Orange | 1.5 km | 1020 | 82 higher | 505 |
| Orange East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Orange | 1.8 km | 951 | 13 higher | 270 |
| Bowen Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Orange | 1.9 km | 811 | 127 lower | 217 |
| Orange Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Orange | 2.1 km | 1046 | 108 higher | 761 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School OrangeCatholic Primary · Orange | 2.2 km | 1041 | 103 higher | 426 |
| Orange High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Orange | 2.2 km | 979 | 41 higher | 914 |
| Kinross Wolaroi SchoolIndependent Combined · Orange | 2.6 km | 1128 | 190 higher | 1,018 |
| Canobolas High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Orange | 3.0 km | 838 | 100 lower | 546 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bletchington Public School a government school?
Yes, Bletchington Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bletchington Public School offer?
Bletchington Public School offers K-6.
What is Bletchington Public School's ICSEA score?
Bletchington Public School has an ICSEA score of 938, placing it in the 20th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bletchington Public School?
Bletchington Public School has 503 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bletchington Public School?
The nearest schools to Bletchington Public School are OneSchool Global NSW - Orange (1.0 km), Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School Orange (1.5 km), Orange East Public School (1.8 km).
Where is Bletchington Public School located?
Bletchington Public School is located in Orange, NSW 2800. Visit the school website at https://bletchingt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.