Doveton College is a government co-ed school with an unusual integrated structure.
NAPLAN 29 points below national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Doveton College is a government co-ed school with an unusual integrated structure. An on-site early learning centre, maternal and child health services, and allied health support mean families can access learning and wellbeing services under one roof. The school's facilities are purpose-built for this integrated model, with state-of-the-art spaces for Years 7-9 and a community centre. Pastoral care is central to the school's identity, supported by strong ties to family and community services.
Doveton College draws students from the Doveton College.
Doveton College has an overall SchoolRank score of 47.1/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 42/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 894, below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Doveton College, Year 3 students averaged 377 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 467, below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 509, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 535, below the national average of 569 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.
Doveton College is a medium-sized government combined school with approximately 892 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.
Doveton 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 44/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Doveton College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 55% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 88%, which is moderate.
Doveton College is located in Doveton, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 894 (10th 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.