Dubbo South Public School

Dubbo South Public School is a government primary school in Dubbo, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 911, it sits in the 13th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 570 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 38% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.

Dubbo NSW 2830. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score

911

13th percentile

Enrolments

570

K-6

Students per teacher

14:1

41 teaching staff

Indigenous students

38%

of enrolments

Language background other than English

11%

of enrolments

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

How Dubbo South Public School compares

By ICSEA, Dubbo South Public School ranks 1,786th 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 6th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Laurence's Catholic Primary School Dubbo, a Catholic primary school 0.4 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 South Public School scores 911, below average.

ICSEA 911Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile

Avg 1,000

911

7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

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

Dubbo South Public School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Dubbo

Dubbo South 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 South Public School

The 7 nearest schools to Dubbo South Public School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
School	Distance	ICSEA	vs Dubbo South Public School	Students
St Laurence's Catholic Primary School DubboCatholic Primary · Dubbo	0.4 km	1043	132 higher	211
Dubbo College South CampusGovernment Secondary · Dubbo	0.9 km	864	47 lower	687
Dubbo Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dubbo	1.6 km	972	61 higher	520
Orana Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dubbo	2.0 km	900	11 lower	614
Dubbo West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dubbo	2.4 km	772	139 lower	293
Dubbo North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dubbo	2.5 km	850	61 lower	276
Dubbo College Delroy CampusGovernment Secondary · Dubbo West	2.8 km	804	107 lower	468

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dubbo South Public School a government school?

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

What year levels does Dubbo South Public School offer?

Dubbo South Public School offers K-6.

What is Dubbo South Public School's ICSEA score?

Dubbo South Public School has an ICSEA score of 911, placing it in the 13th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Dubbo South Public School?

Dubbo South Public School has 570 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.

What schools are near Dubbo South Public School?

The nearest schools to Dubbo South Public School are St Laurence's Catholic Primary School Dubbo (0.4 km), Dubbo College South Campus (0.9 km), Central West Leadership Academy (1.3 km).

Where is Dubbo South Public School located?

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

Dubbo South Public School official website