Also known as DWPS, DWPS Dandenong and Dandenong West PS
NAPLAN 28 points below national year-level averages and solid student growth; the result is a B- overall.
Dandenong West Primary School is also known as DWPS, DWPS Dandenong and Dandenong West PS.
Dandenong West Primary School draws students from the Dandenong West Primary School.
Dandenong West Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 47.6/100, 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 931 (18th percentile; the national average is 1,000). Notably, student growth grades B+ (top ~25% nationally).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Dandenong West Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 378 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 462, 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 West Primary School is a small government primary school with approximately 311 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 West 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 West Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 43% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is good.
Dandenong West Primary School is located in Dandenong, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 931 (18th 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.