Small government primary school (39 students, Prep–6) in Don Valley, inner regional Victoria.
Don Valley Primary School is also known as DVPS, Don Valley PS and DVPS Don Valley.
Don Valley Primary School draws students from the Don Valley Primary School.
Don Valley Primary School has about 39 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 6 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 are from 2025. Year 5 students averaged Reading 520, Writing 465, Numeracy 499, Spelling 489 and Grammar 505. Students at Don Valley Primary School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Don Valley Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 39 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.
Don Valley 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.
Don Valley Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 49% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 88%, which is good.
Don Valley Primary School is located in Don Valley, VIC, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 1015 (54th 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.