Dubbo Public School

Dubbo Public School is a government primary school in Dubbo, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 972, it sits in the 34th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 520 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 29% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.

Dubbo NSW 2830. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
972
34th percentile
Enrolments
520
K-6
Students per teacher
11:1
48 teaching staff
Indigenous students
29%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
13%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Dubbo Public School compares

By ICSEA, Dubbo Public School ranks 1,344th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mian School, a government combined school 0.3 km away.

Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.

ICSEA against the national average

ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Dubbo Public School scores 972, near average.

ICSEA 972Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
972
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Dubbo Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.

Dubbo Public School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Dubbo

Dubbo Public School is located in Dubbo, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,690/wk and median rent of $310/wk. Population: 43,516.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Dubbo suburb profile

Schools near Dubbo Public School

The 6 nearest schools to Dubbo Public School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Dubbo Public SchoolStudents
Dubbo North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dubbo1.3 km850 122 lower276
St Laurence's Catholic Primary School DubboCatholic Primary · Dubbo1.4 km1043 71 higher211
Dubbo West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dubbo1.6 km772 200 lower293
Dubbo South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dubbo1.6 km911 61 lower570
Orana Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dubbo2.1 km900 72 lower614
Dubbo College Delroy CampusGovernment Secondary · Dubbo West2.2 km804 168 lower468

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dubbo Public School a government school?

Yes, Dubbo Public School is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Dubbo Public School offer?

Dubbo Public School offers K-6.

What is Dubbo Public School's ICSEA score?

Dubbo Public School has an ICSEA score of 972, placing it in the 34th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Dubbo Public School?

Dubbo Public School has 520 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.

What schools are near Dubbo Public School?

The nearest schools to Dubbo Public School are Mian School (0.3 km), Central West Leadership Academy (0.8 km), Dubbo North Public School (1.3 km).

Where is Dubbo Public School located?

Dubbo Public School is located in Dubbo, NSW 2830. Visit the school website at https://dubbo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.

Dubbo Public School official website