Independent co-ed school, Prep–12, serving 1623 students in Donvale, VIC.
NAPLAN well above the national average at every tested year level and a median ATAR of 77.0; the result is a B+ overall.
Donvale Christian College is also known as DCC Donvale.
Median ATAR 77.0 ranks #75 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Independent schools, ranks #52 of 136.
Donvale Christian College has an overall SchoolRank score of 64.9/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 76/100, indicating strong performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1158, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Donvale Christian College, Year 3 students averaged 468 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 550, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 600, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 627, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. 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.
Donvale Christian College is a large independent combined school with approximately 1,623 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Donvale Christian College has approximate annual tuition fees of $11,836. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 58/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Donvale Christian College 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 37% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 93%, which is strong.
Donvale Christian College has a median ATAR of 77.0. The Year 12 completion rate is 100%.
Donvale Christian College is located in Donvale, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1158 (96th 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.