Also known as Dandenong HS and DHS Dandenong
NAPLAN 38 points below national year-level averages, growth below the national median, and a median ATAR of 56.0; the result is a B- overall.
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Specialisms: STEM program; Accelerated and Enhanced Learning Program
Learning support: EAL/D Support
Dandenong High School is also known as Dandenong HS and DHS Dandenong.
Median ATAR 56.0 ranks #389 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #182 of 295.
Dandenong High School draws students from the Dandenong High School (and 1 more zone).
Dandenong High School has an overall SchoolRank score of 43.4/100, grade B− (slightly below average). This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B− (slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 891 (9th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Dandenong High School, Year 7 students averaged 510 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 523, well below the national average of 569 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Dandenong High School is a large government secondary school with approximately 1,378 students. It offers education for years 7-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Dandenong High School is not a selective school as a whole, but it runs a test-entry SEAL program alongside its regular intake. Entry is through the SEAL entrance exam (Edutest or ACER HAST, administered per school). The main entry point is Year 7. Applications go through the official state process, and entry cutoff marks are not published.
Dandenong High School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school grades B− (slightly below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Dandenong High School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 35% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 84%, which is below average.
Dandenong High School has a median ATAR of 56.0.
Dandenong High School is located in Dandenong, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 891 (9th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.