Doncaster Gardens Primary School
Doncaster Gardens Primary School is a government primary school in Doncaster East, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1147, it sits in the 95th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 785 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 95% of students have a language background other than English.
Doncaster East VIC 3109. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Doncaster Gardens Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Doncaster Gardens Primary School ranks 95th 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 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Doncaster Secondary College, a government secondary school 0.9 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. Doncaster Gardens Primary School scores 1147, above average.
School zone
Doncaster Gardens 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 Doncaster East
Doncaster Gardens Primary School is located in Doncaster East, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,792/wk and median rent of $462/wk. Population: 30,926.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Doncaster East suburb profileSchools near Doncaster Gardens Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Doncaster Gardens Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Doncaster | 0.9 km | 1067 | 80 lower | 1,157 |
| East Doncaster Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Doncaster East | 1.0 km | 1124 | 23 lower | 2,211 |
| Serpell Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Templestowe | 1.5 km | 1173 | 26 higher | 1,231 |
| Doncaster Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Doncaster | 1.7 km | 1125 | 22 lower | 543 |
| Donburn Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Doncaster East | 1.7 km | 1133 | 14 lower | 550 |
| Beverley Hills Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Doncaster East | 2.0 km | 1153 | 6 higher | 811 |
| St Gregory the Great SchoolCatholic Primary · Doncaster | 2.2 km | 1138 | 9 lower | 271 |
| Milgate Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Doncaster East | 2.6 km | 1144 | 3 lower | 742 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Doncaster Gardens Primary School a government school?
Yes, Doncaster Gardens Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Doncaster Gardens Primary School offer?
Doncaster Gardens Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Doncaster Gardens Primary School's ICSEA score?
Doncaster Gardens Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1147, placing it in the 95th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Doncaster Gardens Primary School?
Doncaster Gardens Primary School has 785 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Doncaster Gardens Primary School?
The nearest schools to Doncaster Gardens Primary School are Doncaster Secondary College (0.9 km), East Doncaster Secondary College (1.0 km), Ss Peter & Paul's School (1.1 km).
Where is Doncaster Gardens Primary School located?
Doncaster Gardens Primary School is located in Doncaster East, VIC 3109. Visit the school website at http://www.dgps.vic.edu.au.