Buninyong Public School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 758 m 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo
Dubbo · Catholic primary · K-6
429 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Buninyong Public School Dubbo NSW | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo Dubbo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1602 of 1,619 | #1084 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4855 of 4,908 | #3390 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 436 | 429 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 225 | 220 / 209 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 787 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 21.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.2 | 20.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 61% | 15% |
| Suburb | Dubbo 2830 | Dubbo 2830 |
| Council area | Dubbo | Dubbo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | buninyong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stmarysdubbo.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo scores higher on the Success Index (40.5 vs 17.5).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 787), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Buninyong Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 21.4).
- •Buninyong Public School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 429.
- •Buninyong Public School has grown faster over five years (12% vs 4%).
- •Buninyong Public School is a government school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo is a catholic 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo ranks higher (40.5 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo?
About 758 m 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo has 21.4.
How do Buninyong Public School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo rank in NSW?
Buninyong Public School is 1602nd of 1,619 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo is 1084th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.