Dubbo College Delroy Campus vs Dubbo Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dubbo College Delroy Campus
Dubbo West · Government high school · 7-10
468 students · ICSEA 804
Dubbo Public School
Dubbo · Government primary · K-6
520 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Dubbo College Delroy Campus Dubbo West NSW | Dubbo Public School Dubbo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 15 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #537 of 539 | #1005 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1455 of 1,472 | #3132 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 468 | 520 |
| Girls / boys | 210 / 258 | 244 / 276 |
| Foundation intake | – | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | 114 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 804 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.0 | 45.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 59% | 29% |
| Suburb | Dubbo West 2830 | Dubbo 2830 |
| Council area | Dubbo | Dubbo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | delroy-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | dubbo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Dubbo Public School scores higher on the Success Index (44.3 vs 15.4).
- •Dubbo Public School has the higher ICSEA (972 vs 804), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dubbo College Delroy Campus has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.5).
- •Dubbo Public School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 468.
- •Dubbo Public School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -17%).
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 College Delroy Campus better than Dubbo Public School?
On the Success Index, Dubbo Public School ranks higher (44.3 vs 15.4 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 College Delroy Campus and Dubbo Public School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Dubbo West and Dubbo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dubbo College Delroy Campus has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dubbo Public School has 11.5.
How do Dubbo College Delroy Campus and Dubbo Public School rank in NSW?
Dubbo College Delroy Campus is 537th of 539 and Dubbo Public School is 1005th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.