Orana Heights Public School vs St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.3 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
St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo
Dubbo · Catholic primary · K-6
409 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Orana Heights Public School Dubbo NSW | St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo Dubbo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1552 of 1,619 | #1134 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4688 of 4,908 | #3544 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 614 | 409 |
| Girls / boys | 291 / 323 | 207 / 202 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 900 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 20.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.1 | 20.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 46% | 22% |
| Suburb | Dubbo 2830 | Dubbo 2830 |
| Council area | Dubbo | Dubbo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | oranahts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stjohnsprimarydubbo.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo scores higher on the Success Index (38.4 vs 21.9).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo has the higher ICSEA (998 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Orana Heights Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 20.0).
- •Orana Heights Public School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 409.
- •St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -10%).
- •Orana Heights Public School is a government school while St John'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 Orana Heights Public School better than St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo?
On the Success Index, St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo ranks higher (38.4 vs 21.9 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 St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Dubbo and Dubbo 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 St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo has 20.0.
How do Orana Heights Public School and St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo rank in NSW?
Orana Heights Public School is 1552nd of 1,619 and St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo is 1134th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.