Dubbo Christian School vs Dubbo School of Distance Education
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dubbo Christian School
Dubbo · Independent combined · K-12
671 students · ICSEA 1049
Dubbo School of Distance Education
Dubbo · Government combined · P-12
183 students · ICSEA 888
| Measure | Dubbo Christian School Dubbo NSW | Dubbo School of Distance Education Dubbo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #171 of 314 | #295 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #551 of 1,259 | #1111 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | P-12 |
| Students | 671 | 183 |
| Girls / boys | 356 / 315 | 81 / 102 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | 78 | 15 |
| Year 12 cohort | 46 | 9 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 888 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 3.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.9 | 60.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.1 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 34% |
| Suburb | Dubbo 2830 | Dubbo 2830 |
| Council area | Dubbo | Dubbo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.dubbocs.edu.au | dubbo-d.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Dubbo Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (54.7 vs 28.3).
- •Dubbo Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 888), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dubbo School of Distance Education has fewer students per teacher (3.0 vs 12.0).
- •Dubbo Christian School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 183.
- •Dubbo Christian School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -25%).
- •Dubbo Christian School is a independent school while Dubbo School of Distance Education 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 Dubbo Christian School better than Dubbo School of Distance Education?
On the Success Index, Dubbo Christian School ranks higher (54.7 vs 28.3 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 Dubbo Christian School and Dubbo School of Distance Education?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Dubbo and Dubbo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dubbo Christian School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dubbo School of Distance Education has 3.0.
How do Dubbo Christian School and Dubbo School of Distance Education rank in NSW?
Dubbo Christian School is 171st of 314 and Dubbo School of Distance Education is 295th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.