Burrabadine Christian Community School vs Yawarra Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 7.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burrabadine Christian Community School
Dubbo · Independent combined · K-10
215 students · ICSEA 996
Yawarra Community School
Dubbo · Government special · U
50 students · ICSEA 867
| Measure | Burrabadine Christian Community School Dubbo NSW | Yawarra Community School Dubbo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #229 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #752 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | K-10 | U |
| Students | 215 | 50 |
| Girls / boys | 109 / 106 | 15 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 41 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +514% | +150% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 867 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 3.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 13.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 56% |
| Suburb | Dubbo 2830 | Dubbo 2830 |
| Council area | Dubbo | Dubbo |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.burrabadineccs.nsw.edu.au | yawarra-c.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Burrabadine Christian Community School has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 867), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yawarra Community School has fewer students per teacher (3.6 vs 11.3).
- •Burrabadine Christian Community School is the larger school with 215 students compared with 50.
- •Burrabadine Christian Community School has grown faster over five years (514% vs 150%).
- •Burrabadine Christian Community School is a independent school while Yawarra Community School is a government 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 Burrabadine Christian Community School better than Yawarra Community School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Burrabadine Christian Community School and Yawarra Community School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Dubbo and Dubbo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burrabadine Christian Community School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yawarra Community School has 3.6.
How do Burrabadine Christian Community School and Yawarra Community School rank in NSW?
Burrabadine Christian Community School is 229th of 314 and Yawarra Community School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.