Dubbo Public School vs Dubbo South 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 Public School
Dubbo · Government primary · K-6
520 students · ICSEA 972
Dubbo South Public School
Dubbo · Government primary · K-6
570 students · ICSEA 911
| Measure | Dubbo Public School Dubbo NSW | Dubbo South Public School Dubbo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1005 of 1,619 | #1492 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3132 of 4,908 | #4541 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 520 | 570 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 276 | 285 / 285 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 86 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 911 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.1 | 36.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 38% |
| Suburb | Dubbo 2830 | Dubbo 2830 |
| Council area | Dubbo | Dubbo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | dubbo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | dubbosouth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Dubbo Public School scores higher on the Success Index (44.3 vs 24.3).
- •Dubbo Public School has the higher ICSEA (972 vs 911), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dubbo Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.5).
- •Dubbo South Public School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 520.
- •Dubbo Public School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -14%).
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 Public School better than Dubbo South Public School?
On the Success Index, Dubbo Public School ranks higher (44.3 vs 24.3 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 Public School and Dubbo South 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 Public School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dubbo South Public School has 15.5.
How do Dubbo Public School and Dubbo South Public School rank in NSW?
Dubbo Public School is 1005th of 1,619 and Dubbo South Public School is 1492nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.