Also known as DSPS, DSPS Dandenong and Dandenong South PS
NAPLAN 17 points below national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Dandenong South Primary School is also known as DSPS, DSPS Dandenong and Dandenong South PS.
Dandenong South Primary School draws students from the Dandenong South Primary School.
Dandenong South Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 46.4/100, 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 907 (12th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Dandenong South Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 395 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 South Primary School is a medium-sized government primary school with approximately 607 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 South 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 South Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 34% of the workforce.
Dandenong South Primary School is located in Dandenong, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 907 (12th 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.