Auburn Public School vs My Dream Australian Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 278 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Auburn Public School
Auburn · Government primary · K-6
486 students · ICSEA 983
My Dream Australian Academy
Auburn · Independent combined · 5-10
140 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Auburn Public School Auburn NSW | My Dream Australian Academy Auburn NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #852 of 1,619 | #243 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #2594 of 4,908 | #840 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | 5-10 |
| Students | 486 | 140 |
| Girls / boys | 206 / 280 | 45 / 95 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 46 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.4 | 13.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Auburn 2144 | Auburn 2144 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | auburn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.mydreamaa.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Auburn Public School scores higher on the Success Index (51.3 vs 40.9).
- •My Dream Australian Academy has the higher ICSEA (991 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •My Dream Australian Academy has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.5).
- •Auburn Public School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 140.
- •Auburn Public School is a government school while My Dream Australian Academy is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Auburn Public School better than My Dream Australian Academy?
On the Success Index, Auburn Public School ranks higher (51.3 vs 40.9 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Auburn Public School and My Dream Australian Academy?
About 278 m in a straight line, between Auburn and Auburn in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Auburn Public School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and My Dream Australian Academy has 10.5.
How do Auburn Public School and My Dream Australian Academy rank in NSW?
Auburn Public School is 852nd of 1,619 and My Dream Australian Academy is 243rd of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.