Mount Dandenong Primary School
Mount Dandenong Primary School is a government primary school in Mount Dandenong, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1078, it sits in the 78th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 152 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 7% of students have a language background other than English.
Mount Dandenong VIC 3767. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mount Dandenong Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Mount Dandenong Primary School ranks 434th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Billanook Primary School, a government primary school 2.1 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Mount Dandenong Primary School scores 1078, above average.
School zone
Mount Dandenong Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About Mount Dandenong
Mount Dandenong Primary School is located in Mount Dandenong, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,055/wk and median rent of $415/wk. Population: 1,271.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Mount Dandenong suburb profileSchools near Mount Dandenong Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mount Dandenong Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billanook Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Montrose | 2.1 km | 1048 | 30 lower | 438 |
| Montrose Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Montrose | 2.9 km | 1050 | 28 lower | 566 |
| Mount Evelyn Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Mount Evelyn | 3.6 km | 1059 | 19 lower | 693 |
| Mount Evelyn Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Evelyn | 5.0 km | 1031 | 47 lower | 397 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Dandenong Primary School a government school?
Yes, Mount Dandenong Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mount Dandenong Primary School offer?
Mount Dandenong Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Mount Dandenong Primary School's ICSEA score?
Mount Dandenong Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1078, placing it in the 78th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mount Dandenong Primary School?
Mount Dandenong Primary School has 152 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mount Dandenong Primary School?
The nearest schools to Mount Dandenong Primary School are Billanook Primary School (2.1 km), Olinda Primary School (2.7 km), Montrose Primary School (2.9 km).
Where is Mount Dandenong Primary School located?
Mount Dandenong Primary School is located in Mount Dandenong, VIC 3767. Visit the school website at http://www.mtdandps.vic.edu.au.