Dubbo South Public School vs St Laurence's Catholic Primary School Dubbo
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 368 m 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
St Laurence's Catholic Primary School Dubbo
Dubbo · Catholic primary · K-6
211 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Dubbo South Public School Dubbo NSW | St Laurence's Catholic Primary School Dubbo Dubbo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1492 of 1,619 | #699 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4541 of 4,908 | #2130 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 570 | 211 |
| Girls / boys | 285 / 285 | 107 / 104 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 911 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 18.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.7 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 38% | 14% |
| Suburb | Dubbo 2830 | Dubbo 2830 |
| Council area | Dubbo | Dubbo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | dubbosouth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stlaurences.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Laurence's Catholic Primary School Dubbo scores higher on the Success Index (57.4 vs 24.3).
- •St Laurence's Catholic Primary School Dubbo has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 911), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dubbo South Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.8).
- •Dubbo South Public School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 211.
- •St Laurence's Catholic Primary School Dubbo has grown faster over five years (1% vs -14%).
- •Dubbo South Public School is a government school while St Laurence'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 South Public School better than St Laurence's Catholic Primary School Dubbo?
On the Success Index, St Laurence's Catholic Primary School Dubbo ranks higher (57.4 vs 24.3 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 South Public School and St Laurence's Catholic Primary School Dubbo?
About 368 m 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 St Laurence's Catholic Primary School Dubbo has 18.8.
How do Dubbo South Public School and St Laurence's Catholic Primary School Dubbo rank in NSW?
Dubbo South Public School is 1492nd of 1,619 and St Laurence's Catholic Primary School Dubbo is 699th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.