Independent co-ed combined school (K–12) in Orange, NSW; 1018 students with boarding for Years 7–12.
NAPLAN averaging +35 above national year-level averages; the result is a B+ overall.
Kinross Wolaroi School is also known as KWS Orange.
2 HSC Top Achievers — #84 of 240 New South Wales schools.
Kinross Wolaroi School has an overall SchoolRank score of 62.9/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 67/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1128, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Kinross Wolaroi School, Year 3 students averaged 440 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 535, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 574, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 598, above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Kinross Wolaroi School is a large independent combined school with approximately 1,018 students. It offers education for years K-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Kinross Wolaroi School has approximate annual tuition fees of $23,552. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 44/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Kinross Wolaroi School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.6:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 40% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is moderate.
The Year 12 completion rate is 100%. 100% of students received a university offer.
Kinross Wolaroi School is located in Orange, NSW, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1128 (91th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.