HSC Academic Performance
Source: NSW HSC Merit Lists | Updated: 2025
Methodology
52.15
AU Guide Score
48
Distinguished Achievers
DA Count
-
All Rounders
Student Count
-
Top Achievers
Student Count
-
First in Course
Student Count
Orange Community & Property
Population Overview
1.2%
Chinese Population
41,232
Total Population
273
Density/km²
Area Safety
Above Average
Safety Rating
11,501
Local Crime Rate
6,635
NSW Average
Main Ethnicities
41.4%
Aust
40.2%
English
12.5%
Irish
9.9%
Scottish
Property Prices
$680K
Median House
$467K
Median Unit
Rental Prices
$550
3BR House
$475
2BR House
$530
3BR Unit
$460
2BR Unit
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About This School
James Sheahan Catholic High School is a Catholic school located in 新州其他地区, Orange, offering co-educational education for Year 7-12 with approximately 1000 students. 2025 HSC: 48 Distinguished Achievers, 0 All-rounders, 0 Top Achievers, 0 First in Course. AU Guide Score: 52. Area: slightly above average, house median $0.68M.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the 2025 NSW Government HSC merit lists, James Sheahan Catholic High School achieved 48 Distinguished Achievers, 0 All-round Achievers, 0 Top Achievers in Course, and 0 First in Course. AU Guide rates this school 52 points. For details, see [HSC merit lists](https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/awards-and-events/hsc-merit-lists)
James Sheahan Catholic High School is a Catholic school located in Orange, offering Coed only education for Year 7-12 with approximately 1000 students. Catholic schools have lower fees than independent schools and welcome students of all faiths.
James Sheahan Catholic High School is located in 新州其他地区, Orange. According to 2021 ABS Census, the area has a population of 41,232, with Chinese comprising 1.20%. Relatively small Chinese population. Main ethnic groups: Aust (41.39%), English (40.18%), Irish (12.45%), Scottish (9.93%), Aust_Abor (7.61%).
James Sheahan Catholic High School is located in 新州其他地区, Orange. According to NSW BOCSAR September 2025 data, Orange has a crime rate of 11,501 per 100,000, which is 1.73x the NSW average (6,635). Slightly above NSW average, recommend understanding local conditions.
James Sheahan Catholic High School is located in Orange (postcode 2800). According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), the area has house median $0.68M, unit median $0.47M. Relatively affordable for Sydney.
Data sources: NESA 2025 | ABS 2021 | NSW Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | NSW Property 2025