Chandler Park Primary School vs Dandenong West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chandler Park Primary School
Keysborough · Government primary · Prep-6
419 students · ICSEA 974
Dandenong West Primary School
Dandenong · Government primary · Prep-6
311 students · ICSEA 931
| Measure | Chandler Park Primary School Keysborough VIC | Dandenong West Primary School Dandenong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1129 of 1,290 | #1218 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3634 of 4,908 | #4079 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 419 | 311 |
| Girls / boys | 194 / 225 | 148 / 163 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 931 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.4 | 22.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 17.2 |
| Language background other than English | 83% | 89% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Keysborough 3173 | Dandenong 3175 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chandlerparkps.vic.edu.au | www.dandywestps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chandler Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (37.0 vs 30.5).
- •Chandler Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (974 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chandler Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.7).
- •Chandler Park Primary School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 311.
- •Dandenong West Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -16%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chandler Park Primary School better than Dandenong West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Chandler Park Primary School ranks higher (37.0 vs 30.5 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chandler Park Primary School and Dandenong West Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Keysborough and Dandenong in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chandler Park Primary School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dandenong West Primary School has 13.7.
How do Chandler Park Primary School and Dandenong West Primary School rank in VIC?
Chandler Park Primary School is 1129th of 1,290 and Dandenong West Primary School is 1218th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.