Dubbo South Public School vs Luddenham Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 265 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dubbo South Public School
Dubbo · Government primary · K-6
570 students · ICSEA 911
Luddenham Public School
Luddenham · Government primary · K-6
35 students · ICSEA 911
| Measure | Dubbo South Public School Dubbo NSW | Luddenham Public School Luddenham NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1492 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4541 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 570 | 35 |
| Girls / boys | 285 / 285 | 17 / 18 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -49% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 911 | 911 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.7 | 2.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 1.3 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 38% | 14% |
| Suburb | Dubbo 2830 | Luddenham 2745 |
| Council area | Dubbo | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | dubbosouth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | luddenham-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (24.3 vs 23.4).
- •Luddenham Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.5).
- •Dubbo South Public School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 35.
- •Dubbo South Public School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -49%).
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 South Public School better than Luddenham Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dubbo South Public School and Luddenham Public School?
About 265 km in a straight line, between Dubbo and Luddenham in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dubbo South Public School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Luddenham Public School has 12.5.
How do Dubbo South Public School and Luddenham Public School rank in NSW?
Dubbo South Public School is 1492nd of 1,619 and Luddenham Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.