Dubbo School of Distance Education vs Guyra Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 366 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dubbo School of Distance Education
Dubbo · Government combined · P-12
183 students · ICSEA 888
Guyra Central School
Guyra · Government combined · K-12
292 students · ICSEA 889
| Measure | Dubbo School of Distance Education Dubbo NSW | Guyra Central School Guyra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #295 of 314 | #289 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1111 of 1,259 | #1079 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | P-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 183 | 292 |
| Girls / boys | 81 / 102 | 135 / 157 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | 15 | 34 |
| Year 12 cohort | 9 | 17 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 888 | 889 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 3.0 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.7 | 26.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 8.7 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 34% | 23% |
| Suburb | Dubbo 2830 | Guyra 2365 |
| Council area | Dubbo | Armidale |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | dubbo-d.schools.nsw.gov.au | guyra-c.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Guyra Central School scores higher on the Success Index (29.8 vs 28.3).
- •Guyra Central School has the higher ICSEA (889 vs 888), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dubbo School of Distance Education has fewer students per teacher (3.0 vs 10.7).
- •Guyra Central School is the larger school with 292 students compared with 183.
- •Guyra Central School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -25%).
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 School of Distance Education better than Guyra Central School?
On the Success Index, Guyra Central School ranks higher (29.8 vs 28.3 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 School of Distance Education and Guyra Central School?
About 366 km in a straight line, between Dubbo and Guyra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dubbo School of Distance Education has 3.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Guyra Central School has 10.7.
How do Dubbo School of Distance Education and Guyra Central School rank in NSW?
Dubbo School of Distance Education is 295th of 314 and Guyra Central School is 289th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.