Dandenong South Primary School
52 Kirkham Road, Dandenong VIC 3175
Dandenong South Primary School is a government primary school in Dandenong, VIC from Prep to Year 6 with about 595 students. Its ICSEA is 907, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff, School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Students by year level, latest published year.
About this school, from public sources
Based on publicly available online sources, Dandenong South Primary School is a government primary school in Dandenong, Victoria, with around 596 students and over 55 years of history. The school's curriculum covers English, Mathematics, Indonesian language, Digital Technologies and inquiry-based learning, supported by EAL programs for additional-language students. It promotes core values of responsibility, safety and respect, using Positive Behaviour Support and Restorative Practices for student wellbeing, alongside award-winning learning environments, Out of School Hours Care and an active School Council.
Often praised
- Award-winning learning environments
- Indonesian language program
- Strong wellbeing/behaviour support framework
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's School | Dandenong | Catholic primary | 1.2 km | 993 | 154 |
| Dandenong Primary School | Dandenong | Public primary | 1.4 km | 935 | 466 |
| Dandenong West Primary School | Dandenong | Public primary | 2.2 km | 931 | 321 |
| Dandenong North Primary School | Dandenong | Public primary | 2.5 km | 955 | 811 |
| Holy Family School | Doveton | Catholic primary | 2.6 km | 975 | 109 |
| Chandler Park Primary School | Keysborough | Public primary | 2.8 km | 974 | 399 |
| Doveton College | Doveton | Public k–12 / combined | 3.0 km | 894 | 871 |
| St Gerard's School | Dandenong North | Catholic primary | 3.1 km | 1,049 | 125 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in VIC
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wunghnu Primary School | Wunghnu | Public primary · P-6 | 33 | 907 |
| Churchill North Primary School | Churchill | Public primary · P-6 | 123 | 908 |
| Kangaroo Flat Primary School | Kangaroo Flat | Public primary · P-6 | 295 | 908 |
| Ranfurly Primary School | Mildura | Public primary · P-6 | 405 | 906 |
| Lemnos Primary School | Lemnos | Public primary · P-6 | 7 | 905 |
| Mahogany Rise Primary School | Frankston North | Public primary · P-6 | 180 | 909 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.