Dillbadin Primary School is a government co-ed primary in Boronia with strengths in STEM and performing arts.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages and growth above the national median; the result is a B- overall.
Dillbadin Primary School is a government co-ed primary in Boronia with strengths in STEM and performing arts. The school offers Auslan language instruction alongside a rigorous academic program. It suits families who value a structured, curriculum-focused environment and want their children exposed to both science and the arts.
Dillbadin Primary School is also known as DPS Boronia and Dillbadin PS.
Dillbadin Primary School draws students from the Dillbadin Primary School.
Dillbadin Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 40.7/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 33/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 977, slightly below the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (75/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
Dillbadin Primary School has about 35 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 5 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results were Reading 417, Writing 443, Numeracy 425, Spelling 495, Grammar 454. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Dillbadin Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 35 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.
Dillbadin 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 has a value score of 35/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Dillbadin Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.3:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 59% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 82%, which is below the national benchmark.
Dillbadin Primary School is located in Boronia, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 977 (36th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.