# Dubbo South Public School

Dubbo South 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**: 570 (2025)
- **Address**: Fitzroy St, Dubbo NSW 2830
- **Phone**: (02) 6882 2529
- **Website**: https://dubbosouth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: dubbosouth-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 51043
- **Established**: 1942-01-01

## About

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.

Motto: "Forward Always"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 570 |
| 2024 | 545 |
| 2023 | 561 |
| 2022 | 554 |
| 2021 | 606 |
| 2020 | 659 |
| 2019 | 660 |
| 2018 | 667 |
| 2017 | 676 |
| 2016 | 672 |
| 2015 | 698 |
| 2014 | 721 |
| 2013 | 668 |
| 2012 | 682 |
| 2011 | 651 |
| 2010 | 662 |
| 2009 | 700 |
| 2008 | 705 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/51043-dubbo-south-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.