Central West Leadership Academy vs Mian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 539 m 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
Mian School
Dubbo · Government special · U
24 students · ICSEA 706
| Measure | Central West Leadership Academy Dubbo NSW | Mian School Dubbo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #134 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #434 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | K-12 | U |
| Students | 158 | 24 |
| Girls / boys | 78 / 80 | 5 / 19 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 27 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 2 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +172% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 706 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 1th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 2.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 9.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 83% |
| Suburb | Dubbo 2830 | Dubbo 2830 |
| Council area | Dubbo | Dubbo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | theacademy.nsw.edu.au | mian-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Central West Leadership Academy has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 706), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mian School has fewer students per teacher (2.6 vs 12.5).
- •Central West Leadership Academy is the larger school with 158 students compared with 24.
- •Central West Leadership Academy has grown faster over five years (172% vs 9%).
- •Central West Leadership Academy is a independent school while Mian 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 Central West Leadership Academy better than Mian 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 Central West Leadership Academy and Mian School?
About 539 m 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 Mian School has 2.6.
How do Central West Leadership Academy and Mian School rank in NSW?
Central West Leadership Academy is 134th of 314 and Mian School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.