Orange East Public School

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About the school

Orange East Public School has a proud tradition of over 125 years of service to its community. The school achieves its mission, Safe Respectful Learners, through students, staff, and parents working together to create a family atmosphere for its 268 students. The core values espoused through the school-wide Positive Behaviour for Learning program focus on respect, safety, excellence in learning, responsibility, cooperation, fairness, and participation.

Collaborative Learning Environment

Orange East Public School is an integral member of the pre2 learning community, a collaboration of 24 public primary schools in the Orange School Education Group. This partnership enables the sharing of expertise, utilising advanced video conferencing technology and innovative pedagogy. The school aims to provide a caring and supportive environment where all students are expected to achieve. Learning programs focus on the intellectual, social, emotional, cultural, and physical development of each child within the framework of six Key Learning Areas.

Modern Educational Facilities

Each of the eleven classes at the school is equipped with an interactive whiteboard to enhance student engagement and prepare them as 21st-century learners. The school has made significant investments in Chromebook and iPad technology to foster innovative teaching and learning.

Extracurricular Activities

In addition to its strong academic focus, Orange East Public School boasts a successful performing arts program, including dance groups, a choir, and a whole school production every two years. Extracurricular opportunities also include a chess program, public speaking, debating, and various sporting teams like cricket, soccer, and netball. Parent participation is encouraged, facilitated by a strong P&C that leads fundraising initiatives, including the annual East Orange Village Markets.

Orange East Public School is dedicated to creating a shared partnership in education, ensuring that every child is known, valued, and supported.

Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our vision: 'Success for All' is at the centre of a strong school and community partnership.

Location & Catchment Area

  • Orange East Public School

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
270 (117 girls, 153 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
270
ICSEA What does this mean?
951 (percentile 25)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
43% / 30% / 17% / 9%
Indigenous students
24%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
17
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
2.5

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 38
Year 1 32
Year 2 42
Year 3 34
Year 4 37
Year 5 49
Year 6 38
Total 270

Year by year

Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.

Year Enrolments Girls Boys Attendance % ICSEA Teaching staff (FTE)
2025 270 117 153 - 951 17
2024 279 128 151 91.1 941 16.9
2023 272 114 158 91.2 950 16.9
2022 265 106 159 88.3 948 16.7
2021 267 116 151 90.8 939 15.8
2020 269 123 146 - 938 15.3
2019 264 116 148 91.6 933 15.3
2018 262 118 144 92.5 919 15.3
2017 265 123 142 94 930 15.2
2016 269 133 136 93.3 915 15.3
2015 257 131 126 94.2 913 15
2014 253 130 123 94.9 911 13.8
2013 253 131 122 94.3 918 13.7
2012 241 134 107 94.5 935 13.3
2011 243 131 112 90.8 934 13.1
2010 255 142 113 - 932 13.1
2009 249 139 110 - 925 13.1
2008 239 133 106 - 925 13.1

Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.

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