Dubbo West Public School vs Lincoln School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dubbo West Public School
Dubbo · Government primary · P-6
293 students · ICSEA 772
Lincoln School
Dubbo · Government special · U
14 students · ICSEA 695
| Measure | Dubbo West Public School Dubbo NSW | Lincoln School Dubbo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 14 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1618 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4904 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | P-6 | U |
| Students | 293 | 14 |
| Girls / boys | 154 / 139 | 0 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 772 | 695 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 1th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 80% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 69% | 100% |
| Suburb | Dubbo 2830 | Dubbo 2830 |
| Council area | Dubbo | Dubbo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | dubbowest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lincoln-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Dubbo West Public School has the higher ICSEA (772 vs 695), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dubbo West Public School is the larger school with 293 students compared with 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 West Public School better than Lincoln 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 West Public School and Lincoln School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Dubbo and Dubbo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Dubbo West Public School and Lincoln School rank in NSW?
Dubbo West Public School is 1618th of 1,619 and Lincoln School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.