# Dubbo Public School

Dubbo Public School is a NSW government primary school in Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 520 (2025)
- **Address**: 181 Darling St, Dubbo NSW 2830
- **Phone**: (02) 6882 2399
- **Website**: https://dubbo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: dubbo-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 51041
- **Established**: 1858-10-01

## About

Dubbo Public School is committed to promoting quality education in a caring and supportive environment where every child is encouraged to succeed to the best of their ability. The school boasts a vibrant blend of traditional values and innovative learning programs, delivered by highly qualified and dedicated teachers. Utilizing the latest technology, the school's resources enhance student learning and foster creative and critical thinking, alongside nurturing a growth mindset.

## Cultural and Sports Programs
Dubbo Public School's cultural program is designed to help children develop confidence and express their creativity through various activities, including choir, band, recorder groups, and regular class performances in song, dance, and drama. In addition, the school offers a comprehensive sports program that allows children to build their skills and represent the school in a supportive environment, focusing on participation and good sportsmanship.

## Community and Values
Dubbo Public School is recognised for its welcoming and friendly atmosphere, where positive relationships thrive among families, students, and teachers, rooted in mutual respect and open communication. The school actively fosters a caring community, ensuring that every student feels safe, included, and ready to learn from their first day. By maintaining high expectations and offering tailored support, Dubbo Public School empowers students to excel in their education and personal growth.

## Mission

Our school is committed to high expectations, continuous learning and a caring community where every student thrives. We hold in deep respect the Wiradjuri people, the Tubba-Gah group, on whose land we work and live. We pay heartfelt respect to Elders of long ago and Elders of today. We honour the stories, culture and traditions, and all connections to Country, of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who also work and live on this land.

Motto: "Ngiyanhi yindyamarra winhanganha Wiradjuri mayiny, Tubba-Gah balugang-gu, ngurambang-ga gulbalang-bu. Ngiyanhi murunwigi yindyamarra-yanhi yiradhu-dhuray galang nginyalgirbang balumba-mba-bu. Ngiyanhi yindyamarra winhangangidyal-bu, wirimbili, gilanggalam-bu galang ngurambang-guwaygalang-bu Aboriginal-giyalang-bu galang Torres Strait Islander-giyalang-bu mayiny yarru wambuwan-bu galang gulbalang-bu ngurambang-ga."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 520 |
| 2024 | 523 |
| 2023 | 540 |
| 2022 | 550 |
| 2021 | 514 |
| 2020 | 521 |
| 2019 | 539 |
| 2018 | 541 |
| 2017 | 514 |
| 2016 | 504 |
| 2015 | 500 |
| 2014 | 477 |
| 2013 | 459 |
| 2012 | 438 |
| 2011 | 397 |
| 2010 | 408 |
| 2009 | 387 |
| 2008 | 380 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/51041-dubbo-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.