Dandenong North Primary School
Dandenong North Primary School is a government primary school in Dandenong, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 955, it sits in the 27th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 798 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 91% 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 North Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Dandenong North Primary School ranks 1,369th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 24 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 18th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Dandenong High School-Cleeland Campus, a government secondary school 0.3 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 North Primary School scores 955, near average.
School zone
Dandenong North 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 North 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 North Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Dandenong North Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dandenong High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Dandenong | 0.6 km | 891 | 64 lower | 1,378 |
| Emerson SchoolGovernment Combined · Dandenong | 1.0 km | 953 | 2 lower | 371 |
| Dandenong Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Dandenong | 1.3 km | 935 | 20 lower | 479 |
| Dandenong West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Dandenong | 1.4 km | 931 | 24 lower | 311 |
| Lyndale Greens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Dandenong North | 1.5 km | 974 | 19 higher | 446 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dandenong North Primary School a government school?
Yes, Dandenong North Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Dandenong North Primary School offer?
Dandenong North Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Dandenong North Primary School's ICSEA score?
Dandenong North Primary School has an ICSEA score of 955, placing it in the 27th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Dandenong North Primary School?
Dandenong North Primary School has 798 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Dandenong North Primary School?
The nearest schools to Dandenong North Primary School are Dandenong High School-Cleeland Campus (0.3 km), SEDA College (Victoria) - AFL Dandenong Campus - Dandenong Oasis (0.6 km), Dandenong High School (0.6 km).
Where is Dandenong North Primary School located?
Dandenong North Primary School is located in Dandenong, VIC 3175. Visit the school website at http://www.dandenongnorthps.vic.edu.au.