Dubbo School of Distance Education vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 709 m 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo
Dubbo · Catholic primary · K-6
429 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Dubbo School of Distance Education Dubbo NSW | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo Dubbo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #295 of 314 | #1084 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1111 of 1,259 | #3390 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | P-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 183 | 429 |
| Girls / boys | 81 / 102 | 220 / 209 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | 15 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 9 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 888 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 3.0 | 21.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.7 | 20.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 34% | 15% |
| Suburb | Dubbo 2830 | Dubbo 2830 |
| Council area | Dubbo | Dubbo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | dubbo-d.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stmarysdubbo.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo scores higher on the Success Index (40.5 vs 28.3).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 888), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dubbo School of Distance Education has fewer students per teacher (3.0 vs 21.4).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo is the larger school with 429 students compared with 183.
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo has grown faster over five years (4% vs -25%).
- •Dubbo School of Distance Education is a government school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo is a catholic 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 School of Distance Education better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo ranks higher (40.5 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo?
About 709 m in a straight line, between Dubbo and Dubbo 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo has 21.4.
How do Dubbo School of Distance Education and St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo rank in NSW?
Dubbo School of Distance Education is 295th of 314 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo is 1084th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.