Also known as Dandenong PS and DPS Dandenong
NAPLAN 25 points below national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Dandenong Primary School is also known as Dandenong PS and DPS Dandenong.
Dandenong Primary School draws students from the Dandenong Primary School.
Dandenong Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 46.1/100, 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 935 (20th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Dandenong Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 380 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 467, below the national average of 490 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 Primary School is a small government primary school with approximately 479 students. It offers education for years Prep-6. 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 Primary 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 Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 49% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 87%, which is below average.
Dandenong Primary School is located in Dandenong, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 935 (20th 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.