Dubbo West Public School
Dubbo West Public School is a government primary school in Dubbo, NSW offering P-6. With an ICSEA score of 772, it sits in the 2nd percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 293 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 69% 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.
How Dubbo West Public School compares
By ICSEA, Dubbo West Public School ranks 2,061st 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 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Pius X Catholic Primary School Dubbo, a Catholic primary school 0.1 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 West Public School scores 772, well below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Dubbo West Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Dubbo
Dubbo West 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.
Dubbo suburb profileSchools near Dubbo West Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Dubbo West Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubbo College Delroy CampusGovernment Secondary · Dubbo West | 0.5 km | 804 | 32 higher | 468 |
| Macquarie Anglican Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Dubbo | 1.2 km | 1040 | 268 higher | 664 |
| Dubbo Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dubbo | 1.6 km | 972 | 200 higher | 520 |
| Dubbo South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dubbo | 2.4 km | 911 | 139 higher | 570 |
| St Laurence's Catholic Primary School DubboCatholic Primary · Dubbo | 2.4 km | 1043 | 271 higher | 211 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dubbo West Public School a government school?
Yes, Dubbo West Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Dubbo West Public School offer?
Dubbo West Public School offers P-6.
What is Dubbo West Public School's ICSEA score?
Dubbo West Public School has an ICSEA score of 772, placing it in the 2nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Dubbo West Public School?
Dubbo West Public School has 293 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Dubbo West Public School?
The nearest schools to Dubbo West Public School are St Pius X Catholic Primary School Dubbo (0.1 km), Dubbo College Delroy Campus (0.5 km), Yawarra Community School (0.6 km).
Where is Dubbo West Public School located?
Dubbo West Public School is located in Dubbo, NSW 2830. Visit the school website at https://dubbowest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.