St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange is a Catholic primary school in Orange, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1041, it sits in the 65th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 426 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 23% 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange compares
By ICSEA, St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange ranks 745th 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 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 5th-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. St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange scores 1041, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Orange
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Orange | 0.4 km | 951 | 90 lower | 270 |
| Bowen Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Orange | 0.4 km | 811 | 230 lower | 217 |
| Kinross Wolaroi SchoolIndependent Combined · Orange | 0.8 km | 1128 | 87 higher | 1,018 |
| Canobolas High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Orange | 0.8 km | 838 | 203 lower | 546 |
| Glenroi Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Orange | 1.5 km | 751 | 290 lower | 208 |
| Orange Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Orange | 1.9 km | 1046 | 5 higher | 761 |
| Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School OrangeCatholic Primary · Orange | 2.2 km | 1020 | 21 lower | 505 |
| Bletchington Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Orange | 2.2 km | 938 | 103 lower | 503 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange a government school?
No, St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange offer?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange offers K-6.
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange's ICSEA score?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange has an ICSEA score of 1041, placing it in the 65th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange has 426 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange?
The nearest schools to St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange are Orange East Public School (0.4 km), Bowen Public School (0.4 km), Kinross Wolaroi School (0.8 km).
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange located?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange is located in Orange, NSW 2800. Visit the school website at http://www.stmarysorange.catholic.edu.au/.