Dorset Primary School
Dorset Primary School is a government primary school in Croydon, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1034, it sits in the 62nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 525 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 20% have a language background other than English.
Croydon VIC 3136. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Dorset Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Dorset Primary School ranks 748th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 27 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 17th-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Croydon Special Developmental School, a government combined 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. Dorset Primary School scores 1034, near average.
School zone
Dorset 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.
Schools near Dorset Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Dorset Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskin Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Croydon | 1.6 km | 1034 | same | 488 |
| Sacred Heart SchoolCatholic Primary · Croydon | 1.8 km | 1065 | 31 higher | 454 |
| Croydon Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Croydon | 1.9 km | 955 | 79 lower | 225 |
| Tinternvale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ringwood East | 2.0 km | 1062 | 28 higher | 328 |
| Bayswater North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bayswater North | 2.3 km | 1015 | 19 lower | 211 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dorset Primary School a government school?
Yes, Dorset Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Dorset Primary School offer?
Dorset Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Dorset Primary School's ICSEA score?
Dorset Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1034, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Dorset Primary School?
Dorset Primary School has 525 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Dorset Primary School?
The nearest schools to Dorset Primary School are Croydon Special Developmental School (0.8 km), Ruskin Park Primary School (1.6 km), Sacred Heart School (1.8 km).
Where is Dorset Primary School located?
Dorset Primary School is located in Croydon, VIC 3136. Visit the school website at http://www.dorsetps.vic.edu.au/.