Dandenong High School vs Dandenong West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 768 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dandenong High School
Dandenong · Government high school · 7-12
1,378 students · ICSEA 891
Dandenong West Primary School
Dandenong · Government primary · Prep-6
311 students · ICSEA 931
| Measure | Dandenong High School Dandenong VIC | Dandenong West Primary School Dandenong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #346 of 348 | #1218 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1422 of 1,472 | #4079 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,378 | 311 |
| Girls / boys | 698 / 680 | 148 / 163 |
| Foundation intake | – | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 181 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 190 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 891 | 931 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 133.4 | 22.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 72.5 | 17.2 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 89% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Dandenong 3175 | Dandenong 3175 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dandenong-hs.vic.edu.au | www.dandywestps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dandenong West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (30.5 vs 18.6).
- •Dandenong West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (931 vs 891), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dandenong High School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.7).
- •Dandenong High School is the larger school with 1,378 students compared with 311.
- •Dandenong West Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -14%).
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 Dandenong High School better than Dandenong West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Dandenong West Primary School ranks higher (30.5 vs 18.6 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 Dandenong High School and Dandenong West Primary School?
About 768 m in a straight line, between Dandenong and Dandenong in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dandenong High School has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dandenong West Primary School has 13.7.
How do Dandenong High School and Dandenong West Primary School rank in VIC?
Dandenong High School is 346th of 348 and Dandenong West Primary School is 1218th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.