Dandenong West Primary School vs St Gerard's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dandenong West Primary School
Dandenong · Government primary · Prep-6
311 students · ICSEA 931
St Gerard's School
Dandenong North · Catholic primary · Prep-6
125 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Dandenong West Primary School Dandenong VIC | St Gerard's School Dandenong North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1218 of 1,290 | #562 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4079 of 4,908 | #1576 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 311 | 125 |
| Girls / boys | 148 / 163 | 58 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 13.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Dandenong 3175 | Dandenong North 3175 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dandywestps.vic.edu.au | www.sgdandenongnth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Gerard's School scores higher on the Success Index (63.8 vs 30.5).
- •St Gerard's School has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Gerard's School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.7).
- •Dandenong West Primary School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 125.
- •Dandenong West Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -6%).
- •Dandenong West Primary School is a government school while St Gerard's School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 West Primary School better than St Gerard's School?
On the Success Index, St Gerard's School ranks higher (63.8 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 Dandenong West Primary School and St Gerard's School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Dandenong and Dandenong North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dandenong West Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Gerard's School has 9.6.
How do Dandenong West Primary School and St Gerard's School rank in VIC?
Dandenong West Primary School is 1218th of 1,290 and St Gerard's School is 562nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.