Dandenong High School
Dandenong High School is a government secondary school in Dandenong, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 891, it sits in the 9th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,378 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 92% 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 High School compares
By ICSEA, Dandenong High School ranks 376th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 18 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Dandenong High School-Cleeland Campus, a government secondary school 0.4 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 High School scores 891, below average.
School zone
Dandenong High 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 High 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 High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Dandenong High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dandenong North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Dandenong | 0.6 km | 955 | 64 higher | 798 |
| Dandenong West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Dandenong | 0.8 km | 931 | 40 higher | 311 |
| Emerson SchoolGovernment Combined · Dandenong | 1.1 km | 953 | 62 higher | 371 |
| Dandenong Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Dandenong | 1.3 km | 935 | 44 higher | 479 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dandenong High School a government school?
Yes, Dandenong High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Dandenong High School offer?
Dandenong High School offers 7-12.
What is Dandenong High School's ICSEA score?
Dandenong High School has an ICSEA score of 891, placing it in the 9th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Dandenong High School?
Dandenong High School has 1,378 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Dandenong High School?
The nearest schools to Dandenong High School are Dandenong High School-Cleeland Campus (0.4 km), Dandenong North Primary School (0.6 km), Dandenong West Primary School (0.8 km).
Where is Dandenong High School located?
Dandenong High School is located in Dandenong, VIC 3175. Visit the school website at https://www.dandenong-hs.vic.edu.au.