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Orange · New South Wales

Schools in Orange

There are 16 schools in Orange: 9 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 3 combined schools. By sector, that is 10 government schools, 3 Catholic schools and 3 independent schools. Government schools in Orange are run by the New South Wales education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Orange

Private schools in and near Orange, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Orange

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Orange

Specialist

Special schools and other provision

At a glance

Schools in Orange in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 8,479 students enrolled, 530 per school on average; the largest is James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange with 1,030.
  • 6 of the 16 schools (38%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Orange

  1. James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange 1,030 students
  2. Kinross Wolaroi School 1,018 students
  3. Orange High School 914 students
  4. Orange Public School 761 students
  5. Orange Anglican Grammar School 755 students
Questions

Schools in Orange: common questions

How many schools are there in Orange NSW?
There are 16 schools in Orange NSW, including 9 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 3 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in Orange NSW?
6 Catholic and independent schools, 38% of all schools in Orange NSW. 3 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in Orange NSW?
James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange, with 1,030 students. Next are Kinross Wolaroi School (1,018), Orange High School (914) and Orange Public School (761).
Are there single-sex schools in Orange NSW?
No. All 16 schools in Orange NSW take both boys and girls.