About the school
Orana Heights Public School, located in Dubbo, is dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge, competence, and direction necessary to meet future challenges. The school focuses on developing responsible and caring citizens through the implementation of the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) framework, ensuring that all students have equal opportunities for success.
Educational Programs
The school offers a comprehensive educational program complemented by a variety of extension activities and sporting opportunities. It embraces innovative technology by utilising modern equipment such as 3D printers, ozobots, laptop sets, a computer lab, and Interactive Whiteboards in every classroom. This modern approach to learning aids in fostering creativity and critical thinking skills among students.
Inclusive Approach
Orana Heights Public School prioritises inclusivity, ensuring every student is treated equally and given appropriate support. The integration of AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) strategies helps prepare students for their long-term education, working to close achievement and opportunity gaps. The staff is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where the individual needs of students are recognised and addressed.
Community Commitment
The school serves a diverse community and actively involves families in the learning process. By co-designing educational plans, teachers and support teams collaborate with families to ensure that the learning methods align with each child's needs. This commitment to support and inclusivity sets Orana Heights apart as a welcoming educational institution.
Mission
Excellence, opportunity and success in a caring school. We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Orana Heights Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Dubbo School of Distance Education 1.5 km
- B Buninyong Public School 1.5 km
- C Dubbo North Public School 1.6 km
- D Mian School 1.9 km
- E Dubbo College Senior Campus 1.9 km
- F Dubbo South Public School 2.0 km
- G Dubbo Public School 2.1 km
- H Dubbo College South Campus 2.6 km
- I Dubbo West Public School 3.7 km
- J Yawarra Community School 4.1 km
- K Dubbo College Delroy Campus 4.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 614 (291 girls, 323 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 614
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 900 (percentile 11)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 45% / 31% / 17% / 8%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 112
- Indigenous students
- 46%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 8%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 41.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 8.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 81 |
| Year 1 | 68 |
| Year 2 | 104 |
| Year 3 | 93 |
| Year 4 | 81 |
| Year 5 | 86 |
| Year 6 | 101 |
| Total | 614 |
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 | 614 | 291 | 323 | - | 900 | 41.1 |
| 2024 | 627 | 317 | 310 | 88.2 | 889 | 45.2 |
| 2023 | 661 | 339 | 322 | 89.6 | 897 | 45.2 |
| 2022 | 661 | 323 | 338 | 85.5 | 894 | 44.3 |
| 2021 | 659 | 330 | 329 | 92 | 906 | 43.4 |
| 2020 | 683 | 339 | 344 | - | 906 | 43.4 |
| 2019 | 698 | 346 | 352 | 93.1 | 912 | 44.3 |
| 2018 | 637 | 319 | 318 | 93.5 | 911 | 40.6 |
| 2017 | 610 | 301 | 309 | 94.2 | 916 | 39.9 |
| 2016 | 576 | 276 | 300 | 93.7 | 920 | 39.2 |
| 2015 | 551 | 266 | 285 | 94.1 | 906 | 38 |
| 2014 | 552 | 254 | 298 | 93.9 | 915 | 40.6 |
| 2013 | 552 | 255 | 297 | 94.5 | 915 | 40.8 |
| 2012 | 528 | 237 | 291 | 93.8 | 895 | 36.4 |
| 2011 | 522 | 236 | 286 | 94.4 | 889 | 36.3 |
| 2010 | 495 | 222 | 273 | - | 893 | 35.3 |
| 2009 | 504 | 230 | 274 | - | 905 | 35.4 |
| 2008 | 520 | 241 | 279 | - | 905 | 35.5 |
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.