About the school
Dubbo South Public School is a large primary school located in the Western School Education Area of Australia. With a vision centred around excellence through quality teaching and parental involvement in a caring environment, the school fosters a vibrant learning atmosphere for approximately 680 students. Its facilities include well-maintained classrooms, a hall, three undercover play areas, and a large outdoor learning garden area.
The school has a proactive P&C Association that supports various initiatives, including a full-time healthy canteen. Dubbo South Public School is known for its innovative teaching approaches, featuring Inquiry Based learning classes and a fully integrated Stemshare learning space that incorporates robotics and coding. Each classroom is equipped with interactive smartboards, enhancing the learning experience. Additionally, the school boasts a Special Education unit comprising four classes dedicated to providing specialist support for students with complex needs.
Inclusivity is a key feature at Dubbo South, with strong Aboriginal cultural programs and support for students from non-English speaking backgrounds. The school actively engages students in various competitions spanning sporting, creative arts, and academic fields.
As a Positive Behaviour for Learning school, it teaches the values of respect, care, responsibility, and cooperation. The collaborative culture between parents, students, and teachers is encouraged, promoting a successful educational journey for all learners.
Mission
Together, we champion each child's potential within an inclusive learning community.
Location & Catchment Area
- Dubbo South Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Dubbo College South Campus 862 m
- B Mian School 1.3 km
- C Dubbo Public School 1.6 km
- D Orana Heights Public School 2.0 km
- E Dubbo West Public School 2.4 km
- F Dubbo North Public School 2.5 km
- G Dubbo College Delroy Campus 2.8 km
- H Yawarra Community School 2.9 km
- I Dubbo School of Distance Education 3.5 km
- J Buninyong Public School 3.6 km
- K Dubbo College Senior Campus 3.6 km
- L Lincoln School 4.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 570 (285 girls, 285 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 570
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 911 (percentile 13)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 47% / 28% / 16% / 9%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 119
- Indigenous students
- 38%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 11%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 36.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 10.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 86 |
| Year 1 | 76 |
| Year 2 | 94 |
| Year 3 | 76 |
| Year 4 | 70 |
| Year 5 | 92 |
| Year 6 | 76 |
| Total | 570 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 570 | 285 | 285 | - | 911 | 36.7 |
| 2024 | 545 | 262 | 283 | 88 | 920 | 41.2 |
| 2023 | 561 | 285 | 276 | 89.8 | 908 | 41.2 |
| 2022 | 554 | 280 | 274 | 85 | 917 | 41.5 |
| 2021 | 606 | 313 | 293 | 91.4 | 911 | 41.1 |
| 2020 | 659 | 338 | 321 | - | 906 | 41 |
| 2019 | 660 | 331 | 329 | 91.4 | 912 | 41.1 |
| 2018 | 667 | 321 | 346 | 91.7 | 914 | 41.1 |
| 2017 | 676 | 332 | 344 | 93.7 | 916 | 40.3 |
| 2016 | 672 | 329 | 343 | 93.4 | 926 | 39.8 |
| 2015 | 698 | 364 | 334 | 93.5 | 929 | 38.9 |
| 2014 | 721 | 378 | 343 | 94.3 | 934 | 40.1 |
| 2013 | 668 | 338 | 330 | 94.5 | 926 | 36.6 |
| 2012 | 682 | 362 | 320 | 93.9 | 931 | 35.9 |
| 2011 | 651 | 347 | 304 | 93 | 928 | 35 |
| 2010 | 662 | 344 | 318 | - | 932 | 32.9 |
| 2009 | 700 | 366 | 334 | - | 929 | 34.9 |
| 2008 | 705 | 348 | 357 | - | 929 | 35.1 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.