Orange High School
Orange High School is a government secondary school in Orange, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 979, it sits in the 37th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 914 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 15% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% 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 Orange High School compares
By ICSEA, Orange High School ranks 333rd of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Kinross Wolaroi School, PLC Site, an independent secondary school 0.8 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. Orange High School scores 979, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Orange
Orange High 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 Orange High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Orange High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calare Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Orange | 0.9 km | 964 | 15 lower | 566 |
| Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School OrangeCatholic Primary · Orange | 1.0 km | 1020 | 41 higher | 505 |
| Orange Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Orange | 1.3 km | 1046 | 67 higher | 761 |
| Orange Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Orange | 2.0 km | 1052 | 73 higher | 490 |
| Bletchington Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Orange | 2.2 km | 938 | 41 lower | 503 |
| James Sheahan Catholic High School OrangeCatholic Secondary · Orange | 2.5 km | 1010 | 31 higher | 1,030 |
| Orange Anglican Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Orange | 2.6 km | 1077 | 98 higher | 755 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Orange High School a government school?
Yes, Orange High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Orange High School offer?
Orange High School offers 7-12.
What is Orange High School's ICSEA score?
Orange High School has an ICSEA score of 979, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Orange High School?
Orange High School has 914 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Orange High School?
The nearest schools to Orange High School are Kinross Wolaroi School, PLC Site (0.8 km), Calare Public School (0.9 km), Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School Orange (1.0 km).
Where is Orange High School located?
Orange High School is located in Orange, NSW 2800. Visit the school website at https://orange-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.