Dorrigo High School vs Dorrigo Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 621 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dorrigo High School
Dorrigo · Government high school · 7-12
118 students · ICSEA 951
Dorrigo Public School
Dorrigo · Government primary · K-6
72 students · ICSEA 948
| Measure | Dorrigo High School Dorrigo NSW | Dorrigo Public School Dorrigo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #368 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1038 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 118 | 72 |
| Girls / boys | 59 / 59 | 27 / 45 |
| Foundation intake | – | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | 26 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 21 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 948 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 6.8 | 18.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 14% |
| Suburb | Dorrigo 2453 | Dorrigo 2453 |
| Council area | Bellingen | Bellingen |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | dorrigo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | dorrigo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Dorrigo High School scores higher on the Success Index (36.4 vs 30.5).
- •Dorrigo High School has the higher ICSEA (951 vs 948), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dorrigo High School has fewer students per teacher (6.8 vs 18.0).
- •Dorrigo High School is the larger school with 118 students compared with 72.
- •Dorrigo High School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -22%).
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 Dorrigo High School better than Dorrigo Public School?
On the Success Index, Dorrigo High School ranks higher (36.4 vs 30.5 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 Dorrigo High School and Dorrigo Public School?
About 621 m in a straight line, between Dorrigo and Dorrigo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dorrigo High School has 6.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dorrigo Public School has 18.0.
How do Dorrigo High School and Dorrigo Public School rank in NSW?
Dorrigo High School is 368th of 539 and Dorrigo Public School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.