Also known as Donbosco and DBS Narre Warren
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
Don Bosco School is also known as Donbosco and DBS Narre Warren.
Don Bosco School has an overall SchoolRank score of 55/100, grade B (around the national average). This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B (around the national average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1047 (67th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Don Bosco School, Year 3 students averaged 401 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 475, 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.
Don Bosco School is a small Catholic primary school with approximately 207 students. It offers education for years Prep-6. As a Catholic school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Don Bosco School has approximate annual tuition fees of $1,691. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school grades B (around the national average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Don Bosco School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 36% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is good.
Don Bosco School is located in Narre Warren, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1047 (67th 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.