St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo
St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo is a Catholic primary school in Dubbo, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 998, it sits in the 46th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 409 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 22% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 27% 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 St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo compares
By ICSEA, St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo ranks 1,089th 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 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Johns College Dubbo, a Catholic secondary school 0.2 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. St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo scores 998, near average.
Enrolment and location
St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Dubbo
St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo 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 St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns College DubboCatholic Secondary · Dubbo | 0.2 km | 1004 | 6 higher | 941 |
| Dubbo Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Dubbo | 0.4 km | 1049 | 51 higher | 671 |
| Orana Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dubbo | 2.3 km | 900 | 98 lower | 614 |
| Buninyong Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dubbo | 2.7 km | 787 | 211 lower | 436 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School DubboCatholic Primary · Dubbo | 3.0 km | 1003 | 5 higher | 429 |
| St Laurence's Catholic Primary School DubboCatholic Primary · Dubbo | 3.2 km | 1043 | 45 higher | 211 |
| Dubbo College South CampusGovernment Secondary · Dubbo | 3.3 km | 864 | 134 lower | 687 |
| Dubbo South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dubbo | 3.4 km | 911 | 87 lower | 570 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo a government school?
No, St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo offer?
St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo offers K-6.
What is St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo's ICSEA score?
St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo has an ICSEA score of 998, placing it in the 46th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo?
St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo has 409 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo?
The nearest schools to St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo are St Johns College Dubbo (0.2 km), Skillset Senior College - Dubbo (0.2 km), Dubbo Christian School (0.4 km).
Where is St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo located?
St John's Catholic Primary School Dubbo is located in Dubbo, NSW 2830. Visit the school website at http://www.stjohnsprimarydubbo.catholic.edu.au/.