James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange
James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange is a Catholic secondary school in Orange, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1010, it sits in the 51st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,030 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% 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 James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange compares
By ICSEA, James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange ranks 272nd 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 highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Anson Street School, a government combined school 0.6 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. James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange scores 1010, near average.
Enrolment and location
James Sheahan Catholic High 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
James Sheahan Catholic High 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 James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Orange | 0.7 km | 1052 | 42 higher | 490 |
| Orange Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Orange | 1.7 km | 1046 | 36 higher | 761 |
| Glenroi Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Orange | 1.7 km | 751 | 259 lower | 208 |
| Kinross Wolaroi SchoolIndependent Combined · Orange | 2.1 km | 1128 | 118 higher | 1,018 |
| Calare Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Orange | 2.1 km | 964 | 46 lower | 566 |
| Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School OrangeCatholic Primary · Orange | 2.4 km | 1020 | 10 higher | 505 |
| Orange High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Orange | 2.5 km | 979 | 31 lower | 914 |
| Orange East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Orange | 2.8 km | 951 | 59 lower | 270 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange a government school?
No, James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange offer?
James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange offers 7-12.
What is James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange's ICSEA score?
James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange has an ICSEA score of 1010, placing it in the 51st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange?
James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange has 1,030 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange?
The nearest schools to James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange are Anson Street School (0.6 km), Orange Christian School (0.7 km), Orange Public School (1.7 km).
Where is James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange located?
James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange is located in Orange, NSW 2800. Visit the school website at http://www.jschs.catholic.edu.au.