Dandenong High School vs Emerson School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km 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
Emerson School
Dandenong · Government special · U
371 students · ICSEA 953
| Measure | Dandenong High School Dandenong VIC | Emerson School Dandenong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #346 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1422 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 1,378 | 371 |
| Girls / boys | 698 / 680 | 114 / 257 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| 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% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 891 | 953 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 5.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 133.4 | 62.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 72.5 | 50.2 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Dandenong 3175 | Dandenong 3175 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dandenong-hs.vic.edu.au | www.emersonsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Emerson School has the higher ICSEA (953 vs 891), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emerson School has fewer students per teacher (5.9 vs 10.3).
- •Dandenong High School is the larger school with 1,378 students compared with 371.
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 Emerson School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dandenong High School and Emerson School?
About 1.1 km 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 Emerson School has 5.9.
How do Dandenong High School and Emerson School rank in VIC?
Dandenong High School is 346th of 348 and Emerson School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.