Orana Heights Public School vs Smithfield West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 278 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Orana Heights Public School
Dubbo · Government primary · K-6
614 students · ICSEA 900
Smithfield West Public School
Wetherill Park · Government primary · K-6
300 students · ICSEA 900
| Measure | Orana Heights Public School Dubbo NSW | Smithfield West Public School Wetherill Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1552 of 1,619 | #1577 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4688 of 4,908 | #4760 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 614 | 300 |
| Girls / boys | 291 / 323 | 149 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 900 | 900 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.1 | 20.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 46% | 4% |
| Suburb | Dubbo 2830 | Wetherill Park 2164 |
| Council area | Dubbo | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | oranahts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | smithfielw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Orana Heights Public School scores higher on the Success Index (21.9 vs 20.4).
- •Orana Heights Public School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 300.
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 Orana Heights Public School better than Smithfield West Public School?
On the Success Index, Orana Heights Public School ranks higher (21.9 vs 20.4 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 Orana Heights Public School and Smithfield West Public School?
About 278 km in a straight line, between Dubbo and Wetherill Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Orana Heights Public School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Smithfield West Public School has 14.8.
How do Orana Heights Public School and Smithfield West Public School rank in NSW?
Orana Heights Public School is 1552nd of 1,619 and Smithfield West Public School is 1577th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.