Central West Leadership Academy vs Macquarie Anglican Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Central West Leadership Academy
Dubbo · Independent combined · K-12
158 students · ICSEA 1072
Macquarie Anglican Grammar School
Dubbo · Independent combined · K-12
664 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Central West Leadership Academy Dubbo NSW | Macquarie Anglican Grammar School Dubbo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #134 of 314 | #239 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #434 of 1,259 | #817 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 158 | 664 |
| Girls / boys | 78 / 80 | 337 / 327 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | 27 | 83 |
| Year 12 cohort | 2 | 39 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +172% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 44.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 15% |
| Suburb | Dubbo 2830 | Dubbo 2830 |
| Council area | Dubbo | Dubbo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | theacademy.nsw.edu.au | www.mags.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Central West Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (61.4 vs 42.3).
- •Central West Leadership Academy has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Central West Leadership Academy has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.0).
- •Macquarie Anglican Grammar School is the larger school with 664 students compared with 158.
- •Central West Leadership Academy has grown faster over five years (172% vs 27%).
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 Central West Leadership Academy better than Macquarie Anglican Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Central West Leadership Academy ranks higher (61.4 vs 42.3 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 Central West Leadership Academy and Macquarie Anglican Grammar School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Dubbo and Dubbo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Central West Leadership Academy has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Macquarie Anglican Grammar School has 15.0.
How do Central West Leadership Academy and Macquarie Anglican Grammar School rank in NSW?
Central West Leadership Academy is 134th of 314 and Macquarie Anglican Grammar School is 239th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.