Dandenong West Primary School
Dandenong West Primary School is a government primary school in Dandenong, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 931, it sits in the 18th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 311 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 89% have a language background other than English.
Dandenong VIC 3175. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Dandenong West Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Dandenong West Primary School ranks 1,468th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 25 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 24th-highest ICSEA and the 12th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Dandenong High School, a government secondary school 0.8 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. Dandenong West Primary School scores 931, below average.
School zone
Dandenong West 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 Dandenong
Dandenong West Primary School is located in Dandenong, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,267/wk and median rent of $319/wk. Population: 30,127.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Dandenong suburb profileSchools near Dandenong West Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Dandenong West Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dandenong High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Dandenong | 0.8 km | 891 | 40 lower | 1,378 |
| Dandenong North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Dandenong | 1.4 km | 955 | 24 higher | 798 |
| Yarraman Oaks Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Noble Park | 1.4 km | 965 | 34 higher | 214 |
| Emerson SchoolGovernment Combined · Dandenong | 1.4 km | 953 | 22 higher | 371 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dandenong West Primary School a government school?
Yes, Dandenong West Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Dandenong West Primary School offer?
Dandenong West Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Dandenong West Primary School's ICSEA score?
Dandenong West Primary School has an ICSEA score of 931, placing it in the 18th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Dandenong West Primary School?
Dandenong West Primary School has 311 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Dandenong West Primary School?
The nearest schools to Dandenong West Primary School are Dandenong High School (0.8 km), SEDA College (Victoria) - Building and Construction - Dandenong (1.0 km), St Gerard's School (1.1 km).
Where is Dandenong West Primary School located?
Dandenong West Primary School is located in Dandenong, VIC 3175. Visit the school website at http://www.dandywestps.vic.edu.au.