Dohertys Creek P-9 College
Dohertys Creek P-9 College is a government combined school in Truganina, VIC offering Prep-9. With an ICSEA score of 1070, it sits in the 75th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,698 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 90% have a language background other than English.
Truganina VIC 3029. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Dohertys Creek P-9 College compares
By ICSEA, Dohertys Creek P-9 College ranks 131st of the 341 combined schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Clare's Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.6 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. Dohertys Creek P-9 College scores 1070, above average.
School zone
Dohertys Creek P-9 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 Truganina
Dohertys Creek P-9 College is located in Truganina, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,126/wk and median rent of $390/wk. Population: 36,305.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Truganina suburb profileSchools near Dohertys Creek P-9 College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Dohertys Creek P-9 College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clare's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Truganina | 0.6 km | 1069 | 1 lower | 442 |
| Westbourne Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Truganina | 1.2 km | 1166 | 96 higher | 2,121 |
| Truganina P-9 CollegeGovernment Combined · Truganina | 1.5 km | 1039 | 31 lower | 1,933 |
| Al-Taqwa CollegeIndependent Combined · Truganina | 1.6 km | 1069 | 1 lower | 2,617 |
| Garrang Wilam Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Truganina | 2.0 km | 1061 | 9 lower | 559 |
| Truganina South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Truganina | 2.6 km | 1042 | 28 lower | 594 |
| Bemin Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Truganina | 2.9 km | 1015 | 55 lower | 886 |
| Thomas Carr CollegeCatholic Secondary · Tarneit | 3.0 km | 1061 | 9 lower | 1,347 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dohertys Creek P-9 College a government school?
Yes, Dohertys Creek P-9 College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Dohertys Creek P-9 College offer?
Dohertys Creek P-9 College offers Prep-9.
What is Dohertys Creek P-9 College's ICSEA score?
Dohertys Creek P-9 College has an ICSEA score of 1070, placing it in the 75th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Dohertys Creek P-9 College?
Dohertys Creek P-9 College has 1,698 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Dohertys Creek P-9 College?
The nearest schools to Dohertys Creek P-9 College are St Clare's Catholic Primary School (0.6 km), Westbourne Grammar School (1.2 km), Truganina P-9 College (1.5 km).
Where is Dohertys Creek P-9 College located?
Dohertys Creek P-9 College is located in Truganina, VIC 3029. Visit the school website at http://www.dohertyscreekcollege.vic.edu.au/.