Buninyong Public School
Buninyong Public School is a government primary school in Dubbo, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 787, it sits in the 3rd percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 436 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 61% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Dubbo NSW 2830. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Buninyong Public School compares
By ICSEA, Buninyong Public School ranks 2,052nd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Dubbo School of Distance Education, a government combined school 0.0 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. Buninyong Public School scores 787, well below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Dubbo
Buninyong 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 profileSchools near Buninyong Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Buninyong Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School DubboCatholic Primary · Dubbo | 0.8 km | 1003 | 216 higher | 429 |
| Orana Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dubbo | 1.5 km | 900 | 113 higher | 614 |
| Dubbo College Senior CampusGovernment Secondary · Dubbo | 1.7 km | 929 | 142 higher | 651 |
| Dubbo North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dubbo | 2.2 km | 850 | 63 higher | 276 |
| Dubbo Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Dubbo | 2.3 km | 1049 | 262 higher | 671 |
| St John's Catholic Primary School DubboCatholic Primary · Dubbo | 2.7 km | 998 | 211 higher | 409 |
| St Johns College DubboCatholic Secondary · Dubbo | 2.8 km | 1004 | 217 higher | 941 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buninyong Public School a government school?
Yes, Buninyong Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Buninyong Public School offer?
Buninyong Public School offers K-6.
What is Buninyong Public School's ICSEA score?
Buninyong Public School has an ICSEA score of 787, placing it in the 3rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Buninyong Public School?
Buninyong Public School has 436 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Buninyong Public School?
The nearest schools to Buninyong Public School are Dubbo School of Distance Education (0.0 km), St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo (0.8 km), Orana Heights Public School (1.5 km).
Where is Buninyong Public School located?
Buninyong Public School is located in Dubbo, NSW 2830. Visit the school website at https://buninyong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.