NSW · Government Combined
Dubbo School of Distance Education
Dubbo 2830 · P-12
Dubbo School of Distance Education is a government combined school in Dubbo, NSW offering P-12. With an ICSEA score of 888, it sits in the 9th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 183 enrolled students, with approximately 3 students per teacher. 34% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
How Dubbo School of Distance Education compares
By ICSEA, Dubbo School of Distance Education ranks 389th of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Buninyong Public School, a government primary 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 Context
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 School of Distance Education scores 888 — below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Dubbo
Dubbo School of Distance Education 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.
View full Dubbo suburb profile →Schools near Dubbo School of Distance Education
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Dubbo School of Distance Education | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buninyong Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dubbo | 0.0 km | 787 | 101 lower | 436 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School DubboCatholic Primary · Dubbo | 0.7 km | 1003 | 115 higher | 429 |
| Orana Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dubbo | 1.5 km | 900 | 12 higher | 614 |
| Dubbo College Senior CampusGovernment Secondary · Dubbo | 1.7 km | 929 | 41 higher | 651 |
| Dubbo North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dubbo | 2.2 km | 850 | 38 lower | 276 |
| Dubbo Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Dubbo | 2.3 km | 1049 | 161 higher | 671 |
| Skillset Senior College - DubboIndependent Secondary · Dubbo | 2.5 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Central West Leadership AcademyIndependent Combined · Dubbo | 2.6 km | 1072 | 184 higher | 158 |
| St John's Catholic Primary School DubboCatholic Primary · Dubbo | 2.7 km | 998 | 110 higher | 409 |
| St Johns College DubboCatholic Secondary · Dubbo | 2.8 km | 1004 | 116 higher | 941 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dubbo School of Distance Education a government school?
Yes, Dubbo School of Distance Education is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Dubbo School of Distance Education offer?
Dubbo School of Distance Education offers P-12.
What is Dubbo School of Distance Education's ICSEA score?
Dubbo School of Distance Education has an ICSEA score of 888, placing it in the 9th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Dubbo School of Distance Education?
Dubbo School of Distance Education has 183 enrolled students, with approximately 3 students per teacher.
What schools are near Dubbo School of Distance Education?
The nearest schools to Dubbo School of Distance Education are Buninyong Public School (0.0 km), St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dubbo (0.7 km), Orana Heights Public School (1.5 km).
Where is Dubbo School of Distance Education located?
Dubbo School of Distance Education is located in Dubbo, NSW 2830. Visit the school website at https://dubbo-d.schools.nsw.gov.au.