Buninyong Public School vs Dubbo Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Buninyong Public School
Dubbo · Government primary · K-6
436 students · ICSEA 787
Dubbo Christian School
Dubbo · Independent combined · K-12
671 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Buninyong Public School Dubbo NSW | Dubbo Christian School Dubbo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1602 of 1,619 | #171 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #4855 of 4,908 | #551 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 436 | 671 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 225 | 356 / 315 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 78 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 46 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 787 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.2 | 55.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 41.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 61% | 8% |
| Suburb | Dubbo 2830 | Dubbo 2830 |
| Council area | Dubbo | Dubbo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | buninyong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.dubbocs.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dubbo Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (54.7 vs 17.5).
- •Dubbo Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 787), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dubbo Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.9).
- •Dubbo Christian School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 436.
- •Dubbo Christian School has grown faster over five years (25% vs 12%).
- •Buninyong Public School is a government school while Dubbo Christian School 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 Buninyong Public School better than Dubbo Christian School?
On the Success Index, Dubbo Christian School ranks higher (54.7 vs 17.5 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 Buninyong Public School and Dubbo Christian School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Dubbo and Dubbo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Buninyong Public School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dubbo Christian School has 12.0.
How do Buninyong Public School and Dubbo Christian School rank in NSW?
Buninyong Public School is 1602nd of 1,619 and Dubbo Christian School is 171st of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.