Dubbo Christian School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.6 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo
Dubbo · Catholic primary · K-6
429 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Dubbo Christian School Dubbo NSW | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo Dubbo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #171 of 314 | #1084 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #551 of 1,259 | #3390 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 671 | 429 |
| Girls / boys | 356 / 315 | 220 / 209 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | 78 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 46 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 21.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.9 | 20.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.1 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 15% |
| Suburb | Dubbo 2830 | Dubbo 2830 |
| Council area | Dubbo | Dubbo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.dubbocs.edu.au | www.stmarysdubbo.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dubbo Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (54.7 vs 40.5).
- •Dubbo Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dubbo Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 21.4).
- •Dubbo Christian School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 429.
- •Dubbo Christian School has grown faster over five years (25% vs 4%).
- •Dubbo Christian School is a independent school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo is a catholic 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo?
On the Success Index, Dubbo Christian School ranks higher (54.7 vs 40.5 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 Dubbo Christian School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo?
About 2.6 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo has 21.4.
How do Dubbo Christian School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo rank in NSW?
Dubbo Christian School is 171st of 314 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo is 1084th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.