St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo is a Catholic primary school in Dubbo, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1003, it sits in the 48th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 429 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher. 15% 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo compares
By ICSEA, St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo ranks 1,046th 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 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Dubbo School of Distance Education, a government combined school 0.7 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo scores 1003, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Mary'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 Mary'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 Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buninyong Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dubbo | 0.8 km | 787 | 216 lower | 436 |
| Dubbo College Senior CampusGovernment Secondary · Dubbo | 1.2 km | 929 | 74 lower | 651 |
| Orana Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dubbo | 1.2 km | 900 | 103 lower | 614 |
| Dubbo North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dubbo | 1.5 km | 850 | 153 lower | 276 |
| Dubbo Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dubbo | 2.5 km | 972 | 31 lower | 520 |
| Dubbo Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Dubbo | 2.6 km | 1049 | 46 higher | 671 |
| St Laurence's Catholic Primary School DubboCatholic Primary · Dubbo | 2.7 km | 1043 | 40 higher | 211 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo a government school?
No, St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo offer?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo offers K-6.
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo's ICSEA score?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo has an ICSEA score of 1003, placing it in the 48th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo has 429 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo?
The nearest schools to St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo are Dubbo School of Distance Education (0.7 km), Buninyong Public School (0.8 km), Dubbo College Senior Campus (1.2 km).
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo located?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo is located in Dubbo, NSW 2830. Visit the school website at http://www.stmarysdubbo.catholic.edu.au.