Dubbo College Delroy Campus vs Macquarie Anglican Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 645 m 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
Macquarie Anglican Grammar School
Dubbo · Independent combined · K-12
664 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Dubbo College Delroy Campus Dubbo West NSW | Macquarie Anglican Grammar School Dubbo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 15 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #537 of 539 | #239 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1455 of 1,472 | #817 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-10 | K-12 |
| Students | 468 | 664 |
| Girls / boys | 210 / 258 | 337 / 327 |
| Foundation intake | – | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | 114 | 83 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 39 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 804 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.0 | 44.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 59% | 15% |
| Suburb | Dubbo West 2830 | Dubbo 2830 |
| Council area | Dubbo | Dubbo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | delroy-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.mags.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Macquarie Anglican Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (42.3 vs 15.4).
- •Macquarie Anglican Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 804), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dubbo College Delroy Campus has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 15.0).
- •Macquarie Anglican Grammar School is the larger school with 664 students compared with 468.
- •Macquarie Anglican Grammar School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -17%).
- •Dubbo College Delroy Campus is a government school while Macquarie Anglican Grammar School is an independent 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Penrith
Frequently asked questions
Is Dubbo College Delroy Campus better than Macquarie Anglican Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Macquarie Anglican Grammar School ranks higher (42.3 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 Macquarie Anglican Grammar School?
About 645 m 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 Macquarie Anglican Grammar School has 15.0.
How do Dubbo College Delroy Campus and Macquarie Anglican Grammar School rank in NSW?
Dubbo College Delroy Campus is 537th of 539 and Macquarie Anglican Grammar School is 239th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.