Emerson School
Emerson School is a government combined school in Dandenong, VIC offering U. With an ICSEA score of 953, it sits in the 26th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 371 enrolled students, with approximately 6 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 52% 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 Emerson School compares
By ICSEA, Emerson School ranks 282nd of the 341 combined schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Gerard's School, a Catholic primary 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. Emerson School scores 953, near average.
Enrolment and location
We could not match Emerson School to a 2025 Victorian school zone. Check the school's zone on Find My School.
About Dandenong
Emerson 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 Emerson School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Emerson School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndale Greens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Dandenong North | 0.5 km | 974 | 21 higher | 446 |
| Dandenong North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Dandenong | 1.0 km | 955 | 2 higher | 798 |
| Dandenong High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Dandenong | 1.1 km | 891 | 62 lower | 1,378 |
| Wooranna Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Dandenong | 1.3 km | 953 | same | 263 |
| Lyndale Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Dandenong North | 1.3 km | 935 | 18 lower | 850 |
| Dandenong West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Dandenong | 1.4 km | 931 | 22 lower | 311 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Emerson School a government school?
Yes, Emerson School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Emerson School offer?
Emerson School offers U.
What is Emerson School's ICSEA score?
Emerson School has an ICSEA score of 953, placing it in the 26th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Emerson School?
Emerson School has 371 enrolled students, with approximately 6 students per teacher.
What schools are near Emerson School?
The nearest schools to Emerson School are St Gerard's School (0.3 km), Emerson School-Emerson Middle campus (0.5 km), Lyndale Greens Primary School (0.5 km).
Where is Emerson School located?
Emerson School is located in Dandenong, VIC 3175. Visit the school website at http://www.emersonsc.vic.edu.au/.