Dandenong South Primary School
Dandenong South Primary School is a government primary school in Dandenong, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 907, it sits in the 12th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 607 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 95% 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 South Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Dandenong South Primary School ranks 1,520th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 19 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 19th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Mary's School, a Catholic primary school 1.2 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 South Primary School scores 907, below average.
School zone
Dandenong South 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 South 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 South Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Dandenong South Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dandenong Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Dandenong | 1.4 km | 935 | 28 higher | 479 |
| St John's Regional CollegeCatholic Secondary · Dandenong | 1.6 km | 1001 | 94 higher | 616 |
| Dandenong High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Dandenong | 2.1 km | 891 | 16 lower | 1,378 |
| Dandenong West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Dandenong | 2.2 km | 931 | 24 higher | 311 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dandenong South Primary School a government school?
Yes, Dandenong South Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Dandenong South Primary School offer?
Dandenong South Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Dandenong South Primary School's ICSEA score?
Dandenong South Primary School has an ICSEA score of 907, placing it in the 12th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Dandenong South Primary School?
Dandenong South Primary School has 607 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Dandenong South Primary School?
The nearest schools to Dandenong South Primary School are St Mary's School (1.2 km), SEDA College (Victoria) - Building and Construction - Dandenong (1.3 km), Dandenong Primary School (1.4 km).
Where is Dandenong South Primary School located?
Dandenong South Primary School is located in Dandenong, VIC 3175. Visit the school website at http://www.dandenong-south-ps.vic.edu.au/.