VIC · Government Primary
Dandenong Primary School
Dandenong 3175 · Prep-6
Dandenong Primary School is a government primary school in Dandenong, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 935, it sits in the 20th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 479 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 90% have a language background other than English.
How Dandenong Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Dandenong Primary School ranks 1,455th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 24 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 22nd-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Mary's School, a Catholic primary school 0.3 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. Dandenong Primary School scores 935 — below average.
School zone
Dandenong Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About Dandenong
Dandenong Primary School is located in Dandenong, VIC — a suburb with a median household income of $1,267/wk and median rent of $319/wk. Population: 30,127.
View full Dandenong suburb profile →Schools near Dandenong Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Dandenong Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Regional CollegeCatholic Secondary · Dandenong | 0.6 km | 1001 | 66 higher | 616 |
| Dandenong North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Dandenong | 1.3 km | 955 | 20 higher | 798 |
| Dandenong High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Dandenong | 1.3 km | 891 | 44 lower | 1,378 |
| Dandenong South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Dandenong | 1.4 km | 907 | 28 lower | 607 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dandenong Primary School a government school?
Yes, Dandenong Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Dandenong Primary School offer?
Dandenong Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Dandenong Primary School's ICSEA score?
Dandenong Primary School has an ICSEA score of 935, placing it in the 20th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Dandenong Primary School?
Dandenong Primary School has 479 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Dandenong Primary School?
The nearest schools to Dandenong Primary School are St Mary's School (0.3 km), St John's Regional College (0.6 km), ECG Secondary College - Dandenong Campus (0.7 km).
Where is Dandenong Primary School located?
Dandenong Primary School is located in Dandenong, VIC 3175. Visit the school website at http://www.dandenongps.vic.edu.au.