Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School
Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School is a government combined school in Narre Warren, VIC offering U. With an ICSEA score of 990, it sits in the 42nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 201 enrolled students, with approximately 6 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 59% have a language background other than English.
Narre Warren VIC 3805. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School compares
By ICSEA, Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School ranks 236th of the 341 combined schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Fountain Gate Secondary College, a government secondary school 0.2 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 Valley Special Developmental School scores 990, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Narre Warren
Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School is located in Narre Warren, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,741/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 27,689.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Narre Warren suburb profileSchools near Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Gate Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Narre Warren | 0.2 km | 938 | 52 lower | 1,211 |
| Fountain Gate Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Narre Warren | 0.2 km | 936 | 54 lower | 545 |
| Maramba Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Narre Warren | 0.8 km | 995 | 5 higher | 248 |
| Oatlands Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Narre Warren | 1.8 km | 1043 | 53 higher | 1,003 |
| Mary MacKillop SchoolCatholic Primary · Narre Warren North | 1.9 km | 1058 | 68 higher | 294 |
| Timbarra P-9 CollegeGovernment Combined · Berwick | 2.5 km | 1019 | 29 higher | 594 |
| Don Bosco SchoolCatholic Primary · Narre Warren | 2.6 km | 1047 | 57 higher | 207 |
| Berry Street SchoolIndependent Secondary · Narre Warren | 2.7 km | 894 | 96 lower | 219 |
| Hallam Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Hallam | 3.0 km | 923 | 67 lower | 716 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School a government school?
Yes, Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School offer?
Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School offers U.
What is Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School's ICSEA score?
Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School has an ICSEA score of 990, placing it in the 42nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School?
Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School has 201 enrolled students, with approximately 6 students per teacher.
What schools are near Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School?
The nearest schools to Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School are Fountain Gate Secondary College (0.2 km), Fountain Gate Primary School (0.2 km), Maramba Primary School (0.8 km).
Where is Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School located?
Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School is located in Narre Warren, VIC 3805. Visit the school website at http://www.dandyvalley.vic.edu.au.
Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School official website