Also known as Dromana PS and DPS Dromana
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages and growth below the national median; the result is a B- overall.
Found by SchoolRank’s AI on Dromana Primary School’s website.
Co-curricular: Boat Shed outdoor learning program
Campus & grounds: Boat Shed on Dromana Foreshore
Dromana Primary School is also known as Dromana PS and DPS Dromana.
Dromana Primary School draws students from the Dromana Primary School.
Dromana Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 47.9/100, grade B− (slightly below 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 1034 (61st percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Dromana Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 427 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 479, below the national average of 490 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.
Dromana Primary School is a medium-sized government primary school with approximately 557 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.
Dromana 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. The school grades B+ (top ~25% nationally) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Dromana Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 32% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is good.
Dromana Primary School is located in Dromana, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1034 (61st 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.