Dubbo South Public School vs Mian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 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
Mian School
Dubbo · Government special · U
24 students · ICSEA 706
| Measure | Dubbo South Public School Dubbo NSW | Mian School Dubbo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1492 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4541 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 570 | 24 |
| Girls / boys | 285 / 285 | 5 / 19 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 911 | 706 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 1th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 2.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.7 | 9.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 38% | 83% |
| Suburb | Dubbo 2830 | Dubbo 2830 |
| Council area | Dubbo | Dubbo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | dubbosouth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mian-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Dubbo South Public School has the higher ICSEA (911 vs 706), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mian School has fewer students per teacher (2.6 vs 15.5).
- •Dubbo South Public School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 24.
- •Mian School has grown faster over five years (9% 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 South Public School better than Mian 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 Mian School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Dubbo and Dubbo 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 Mian School has 2.6.
How do Dubbo South Public School and Mian School rank in NSW?
Dubbo South Public School is 1492nd of 1,619 and Mian School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.