Canobolas High School
Canobolas High School is a government secondary school in Orange, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 838, it sits in the 4th percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 546 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 44% 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 Canobolas High School compares
By ICSEA, Canobolas High School ranks 585th 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 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Kinross Wolaroi School, an independent combined 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. Canobolas High School scores 838, well below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Orange
Canobolas 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 Canobolas High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Canobolas High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinross Wolaroi SchoolIndependent Combined · Orange | 0.8 km | 1128 | 290 higher | 1,018 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School OrangeCatholic Primary · Orange | 0.8 km | 1041 | 203 higher | 426 |
| Glenroi Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Orange | 1.1 km | 751 | 87 lower | 208 |
| Bowen Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Orange | 1.2 km | 811 | 27 lower | 217 |
| Orange East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Orange | 1.2 km | 951 | 113 higher | 270 |
| Orange Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Orange | 2.4 km | 1046 | 208 higher | 761 |
| James Sheahan Catholic High School OrangeCatholic Secondary · Orange | 2.8 km | 1010 | 172 higher | 1,030 |
| Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School OrangeCatholic Primary · Orange | 2.8 km | 1020 | 182 higher | 505 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canobolas High School a government school?
Yes, Canobolas High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Canobolas High School offer?
Canobolas High School offers 7-12.
What is Canobolas High School's ICSEA score?
Canobolas High School has an ICSEA score of 838, placing it in the 4th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Canobolas High School?
Canobolas High School has 546 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Canobolas High School?
The nearest schools to Canobolas High School are Kinross Wolaroi School (0.8 km), St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange (0.8 km), Glenroi Heights Public School (1.1 km).
Where is Canobolas High School located?
Canobolas High School is located in Orange, NSW 2800. Visit the school website at https://canobolas-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.