Dubbo Public School vs Macquarie Anglican Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.8 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
Macquarie Anglican Grammar School
Dubbo · Independent combined · K-12
664 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Dubbo Public School Dubbo NSW | Macquarie Anglican Grammar School Dubbo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1005 of 1,619 | #239 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #3132 of 4,908 | #817 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 520 | 664 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 276 | 337 / 327 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 83 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 39 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.1 | 44.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 15% |
| Suburb | Dubbo 2830 | Dubbo 2830 |
| Council area | Dubbo | Dubbo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | dubbo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.mags.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dubbo Public School scores higher on the Success Index (44.3 vs 42.3).
- •Macquarie Anglican Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dubbo Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.0).
- •Macquarie Anglican Grammar School is the larger school with 664 students compared with 520.
- •Macquarie Anglican Grammar School has grown faster over five years (27% vs 0%).
- •Dubbo Public School 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dubbo Public School better than Macquarie Anglican Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Dubbo Public School ranks higher (44.3 vs 42.3 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 Macquarie Anglican Grammar School?
About 2.8 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 Macquarie Anglican Grammar School has 15.0.
How do Dubbo Public School and Macquarie Anglican Grammar School rank in NSW?
Dubbo Public School is 1005th of 1,619 and Macquarie Anglican Grammar School is 239th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.