About the school
Orange High School is a comprehensive co-educational secondary school located in Orange, New South Wales, proudly serving the community for over 100 years. The school's mission is to ignite a lifelong love of learning, enabling students to explore, challenge, and create their place in the world. With a student population of around 1000, Orange High School offers a welcoming and inclusive environment, fostering safety and belonging from a student's first day.
Educational Focus
The school is committed to high-quality education and academic excellence, as seen in its consistently outstanding HSC results. This commitment is reflected in the carefully structured curriculum that supports not only gifted students but all learners through differentiated instruction, acceleration, and enrichment programs. Teachers employ clear and purposeful teaching strategies, setting high expectations and creating a positive atmosphere for learning.
Community Engagement
Orange High School values strong connections with the local community, actively involving parents and community groups in various initiatives. Partnerships with organisations like the Orange High School Parents and Citizens Association enhance educational opportunities in the arts, sports, and cultural activities. The school embodies the motto "Honour the Past, Create the Future," establishing a foundation of respect for its history while preparing students for future challenges.
Wellbeing and Support
With a foundation in Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL), the school prioritises student welfare. Wellbeing initiatives are in place to ensure that students graduate as confident, resilient, and educated citizens, equipped with skills necessary for their future endeavours. Orange High School remains dedicated to nurturing well-rounded individuals through an innovative educational experience.
Mission
At Orange High School, we ignite a lifelong love of learning which supports us to explore, challenge and create our place in the world.
Location & Catchment Area
- Orange High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Calare Public School 868 m
- B Orange Public School 1.3 km
- C Anson Street School 2.2 km
- D Bletchington Public School 2.2 km
- E Orange East Public School 2.7 km
- F Bowen Public School 3.1 km
- G Glenroi Heights Public School 3.2 km
- H Canobolas High School 3.7 km
- I Canobolas Public School 4.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 914 (457 girls, 457 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 914
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 979 (percentile 37)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 35% / 32% / 22% / 11%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 92
- Indigenous students
- 15%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 10%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 76.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 22
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 158 |
| Year 8 | 164 |
| Year 9 | 195 |
| Year 10 | 154 |
| Year 11 | 121 |
| Year 12 | 122 |
| Total | 914 |
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 | 914 | 457 | 457 | - | 979 | 76.1 |
| 2024 | 953 | 477 | 476 | 83.1 | 980 | 84.7 |
| 2023 | 1,036 | 513 | 523 | 83.6 | 988 | 83.1 |
| 2022 | 1,073 | 544 | 529 | 79.5 | 989 | 81 |
| 2021 | 1,139 | 574 | 565 | 84.8 | 992 | 82.3 |
| 2020 | 1,143 | 578 | 565 | - | 992 | 84.9 |
| 2019 | 1,112 | 570 | 542 | 88.5 | 992 | 81.2 |
| 2018 | 1,073 | 531 | 542 | 88.7 | 988 | 79.2 |
| 2017 | 1,062 | 518 | 544 | 90.4 | 981 | 76.3 |
| 2016 | 1,039 | 510 | 529 | 89.6 | 982 | 75.3 |
| 2015 | 1,019 | 511 | 508 | 90.3 | 976 | 72.8 |
| 2014 | 994 | 481 | 513 | 91 | 979 | 75.6 |
| 2013 | 1,013 | 490 | 523 | 90.5 | 979 | 74.8 |
| 2012 | 1,000 | 497 | 503 | 89.4 | 967 | 75.8 |
| 2011 | 1,005 | 495 | 510 | 89.6 | 963 | 78.3 |
| 2010 | 1,017 | 507 | 510 | - | 963 | 73.7 |
| 2009 | 1,026 | 531 | 495 | - | 1019 | 76 |
| 2008 | 1,048 | 561 | 487 | - | 1019 | 76.4 |
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.