Dubbo West Public School vs Macquarie Anglican Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 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
Macquarie Anglican Grammar School
Dubbo · Independent combined · K-12
664 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Dubbo West Public School Dubbo NSW | Macquarie Anglican Grammar School Dubbo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 14 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1618 of 1,619 | #239 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #4904 of 4,908 | #817 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | P-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 293 | 664 |
| Girls / boys | 154 / 139 | 337 / 327 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 83 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 39 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 772 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 80% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 44.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 69% | 15% |
| Suburb | Dubbo 2830 | Dubbo 2830 |
| Council area | Dubbo | Dubbo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | dubbowest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.mags.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Macquarie Anglican Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (42.3 vs 13.6).
- •Macquarie Anglican Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 772), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dubbo West Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.0).
- •Macquarie Anglican Grammar School is the larger school with 664 students compared with 293.
- •Macquarie Anglican Grammar School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -25%).
- •Dubbo West Public School is a government school while Macquarie Anglican Grammar School is an independent 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 West Public School better than Macquarie Anglican Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Macquarie Anglican Grammar School ranks higher (42.3 vs 13.6 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 West Public School and Macquarie Anglican Grammar School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Dubbo and Dubbo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dubbo West Public School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Macquarie Anglican Grammar School has 15.0.
How do Dubbo West Public School and Macquarie Anglican Grammar School rank in NSW?
Dubbo West Public School is 1618th of 1,619 and Macquarie Anglican Grammar School is 239th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.