Macquarie Anglican Grammar School vs Yawarra Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 641 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Macquarie Anglican Grammar School
Dubbo · Independent combined · K-12
664 students · ICSEA 1040
Yawarra Community School
Dubbo · Government special · U
50 students · ICSEA 867
| Measure | Macquarie Anglican Grammar School Dubbo NSW | Yawarra Community School Dubbo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #239 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #817 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | K-12 | U |
| Students | 664 | 50 |
| Girls / boys | 337 / 327 | 15 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 83 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 39 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | +150% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 867 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 3.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.3 | 13.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 56% |
| Suburb | Dubbo 2830 | Dubbo 2830 |
| Council area | Dubbo | Dubbo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mags.nsw.edu.au | yawarra-c.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Macquarie Anglican Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 867), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yawarra Community School has fewer students per teacher (3.6 vs 15.0).
- •Macquarie Anglican Grammar School is the larger school with 664 students compared with 50.
- •Yawarra Community School has grown faster over five years (150% vs 27%).
- •Macquarie Anglican Grammar School is a independent school while Yawarra Community School is a government 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 Macquarie Anglican Grammar School better than Yawarra Community 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 Macquarie Anglican Grammar School and Yawarra Community School?
About 641 m in a straight line, between Dubbo and Dubbo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Macquarie Anglican Grammar School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yawarra Community School has 3.6.
How do Macquarie Anglican Grammar School and Yawarra Community School rank in NSW?
Macquarie Anglican Grammar School is 239th of 314 and Yawarra Community School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.