Dubbo North Public School vs Orana Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dubbo North Public School
Dubbo · Government primary · K-6
276 students · ICSEA 850
Orana Heights Public School
Dubbo · Government primary · K-6
614 students · ICSEA 900
| Measure | Dubbo North Public School Dubbo NSW | Orana Heights Public School Dubbo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1436 of 1,619 | #1552 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4378 of 4,908 | #4688 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 276 | 614 |
| Girls / boys | 125 / 151 | 291 / 323 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 81 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 850 | 900 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 41.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 50% | 46% |
| Suburb | Dubbo 2830 | Dubbo 2830 |
| Council area | Dubbo | Dubbo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | dubbonorth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | oranahts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Dubbo North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (26.7 vs 21.9).
- •Orana Heights Public School has the higher ICSEA (900 vs 850), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dubbo North Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.9).
- •Orana Heights Public School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 276.
- •Dubbo North Public School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -10%).
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 North Public School better than Orana Heights Public School?
On the Success Index, Dubbo North Public School ranks higher (26.7 vs 21.9 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 North Public School and Orana Heights Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Dubbo and Dubbo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dubbo North Public School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Orana Heights Public School has 14.9.
How do Dubbo North Public School and Orana Heights Public School rank in NSW?
Dubbo North Public School is 1436th of 1,619 and Orana Heights Public School is 1552nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.