Dohertys Creek P-9 College is a government co-ed school in Truganina serving prep through year 9.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
Dohertys Creek P-9 College is a government co-ed school in Truganina serving prep through year 9. The school runs a Chinese language program alongside its core curriculum. Known for a tight-knit community and strong pastoral care, it suits families who value a supportive environment where staff know students well. The combined year level structure creates continuity from primary through to junior secondary.
Dohertys Creek P-9 College is also known as DCPC, DCPC Truganina and Dohertys Creek P-9.
Dohertys Creek P-9 College draws students from the Dohertys Creek P-9 College (and 2 more zones).
Dohertys Creek P-9 College has an overall SchoolRank score of 53.6/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 55/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1070, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Dohertys Creek P-9 College, Year 3 students averaged 416 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 503, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 542, in line with the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 566, in line with the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Spelling. 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.
Dohertys Creek P-9 College is a large government combined school with approximately 1,698 students. It offers education for years Prep-9. 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.
Dohertys Creek P-9 College 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 58/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Dohertys Creek P-9 College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 31% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 88%, which is moderate.
Dohertys Creek P-9 College is located in Truganina, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1070 (75th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. 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.