Doveton College
Doveton College is a government combined school in Doveton, VIC offering Prep-9. With an ICSEA score of 894, it sits in the 10th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 892 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 78% have a language background other than English.
Doveton VIC 3177. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Doveton College compares
By ICSEA, Doveton College ranks 328th of the 341 combined schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Holy Family School, a Catholic primary 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. Doveton College scores 894, below average.
School zone
Doveton College'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 Doveton
Doveton College is located in Doveton, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,273/wk and median rent of $320/wk. Population: 9,603.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Doveton suburb profileSchools near Doveton College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Doveton College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavour Hills Specialist SchoolGovernment Combined · Endeavour Hills | 1.2 km | 985 | 91 higher | 293 |
| St John's Regional CollegeCatholic Secondary · Dandenong | 1.5 km | 1001 | 107 higher | 616 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Doveton College a government school?
Yes, Doveton College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Doveton College offer?
Doveton College offers Prep-9.
What is Doveton College's ICSEA score?
Doveton College has an ICSEA score of 894, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Doveton College?
Doveton College has 892 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Doveton College?
The nearest schools to Doveton College are Holy Family School (0.4 km), Minaret College - Doveton Campus (0.6 km), Ilim College - Doveton Campus (0.7 km).
Where is Doveton College located?
Doveton College is located in Doveton, VIC 3177. Visit the school website at http://www.dovetoncollege.vic.edu.au.