Dandenong High School

Compare Government 7-12 Coeducational , Homestay School

School TypeSecondary
Year Range7-12
Address92-106 PRINCES HIGHWAY Dandenong VIC 3175
Phone03 9792 0561
Website http://www.dandenonghs.vic.edu.au
GenderCo-Education
RegionMetropolitan
Students1920
Boys1012
Girls908
ICSEA Value920
Aus. Average1000
Finances per student$12,381
Aus. Average per student$17,550
Australian Government21%
State/Territory Government79%
Fees, parent contributions etc0%
Others0%
School Ranking History for Dandenong High School
2015 2014 2013
VCE N/A N/A N/A
Student Distribution for Dandenong High School
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1920; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 12.1/1
ICSEA Score: 920;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2015 NAPLAN tests: 89%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 61% 21% 14% 3%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1931; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 11.9/1
ICSEA Score: 922;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2014 NAPLAN tests: 88%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 59% 22% 14% 4%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1919; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 11.5/1
Student Attendence Rate: 91%
ICSEA Score: 926;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2013 NAPLAN tests: 86%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 57% 24% 14% 5%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1942; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 11.7/1
Student Attendence Rate: 90%
ICSEA Score: 961;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2012 NAPLAN tests: 85%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 36% 30% 27% 7%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1984; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 11/1
Student Attendence Rate: 88%
ICSEA Score: 964;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2011 NAPLAN tests: 84%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 46% 14% 31% 9%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1976; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 11.9/1
Student Attendence Rate: 88%
ICSEA Score: 957;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2010 NAPLAN tests: 83%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 49% 18% 21% 12%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1930; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 11/1
Student Attendence Rate: 91%
ICSEA Score: 974;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2009 NAPLAN tests: 42%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 43% 43% 10% 4%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Student Distribution

2015

3%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score920
  • Attendence RateN/A
  • Enrollments1920
  • Non-English Speaking89%
  • Top Quarter3%
  • Middle Top Quarter14%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter21%
  • Bottom Quarter61%

2014

4%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score922
  • Attendence RateN/A
  • Enrollments1931
  • Non-English Speaking88%
  • Top Quarter4%
  • Middle Top Quarter14%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter22%
  • Bottom Quarter59%

2013

5%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score926
  • Attendence Rate91%
  • Enrollments1919
  • Non-English Speaking86%
  • Top Quarter5%
  • Middle Top Quarter14%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter24%
  • Bottom Quarter57%

2012

7%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score961
  • Attendence Rate90%
  • Enrollments1942
  • Non-English Speaking85%
  • Top Quarter7%
  • Middle Top Quarter27%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter30%
  • Bottom Quarter36%

2011

9%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score964
  • Attendence Rate88%
  • Enrollments1984
  • Non-English Speaking84%
  • Top Quarter9%
  • Middle Top Quarter31%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter14%
  • Bottom Quarter46%

2010

12%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score957
  • Attendence Rate88%
  • Enrollments1976
  • Non-English Speaking83%
  • Top Quarter12%
  • Middle Top Quarter21%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter18%
  • Bottom Quarter49%

2009

4%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score974
  • Attendence Rate91%
  • Enrollments1930
  • Non-English Speaking42%
  • Top Quarter4%
  • Middle Top Quarter10%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter43%
  • Bottom Quarter43%
VCE Ranking - High Schools
2009

Rank 307th 2009 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 353
  • Median Score 27
  • 40+ Subjects% 3.0
  • 48+ Students% 0.3
  • Number of 50 0.3
2010

Rank 362nd 2010 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 358
  • Median Score 27
  • 40+ Subjects% 2.0
  • 48+ Students% 0.0
  • Number of 50 0.0
2011

Rank 333rd 2011 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 409
  • Median Score 26
  • 40+ Subjects% 3.0
  • 48+ Students% 0.2
  • Number of 50 0.0
2012

Rank 415th 2012 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 399
  • Median Score 26
  • 40+ Subjects% 1.2
  • 48+ Students% 0.0
  • Number of 50 0.0
2013

Rank 428th 2013 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 423
  • Median Score 25
  • 40+ Subjects% 1.0
  • 48+ Students% 0.0
  • Number of 50 0.0
2014

Rank 429th 2014 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 438
  • Median Score 25
  • 40+ Subjects% 1.0
  • 48+ Students% 0.0
  • Number of 50 0.0
2015

Rank 421st 2015 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 452
  • Median Score 25
  • 40+ Subjects% 1.3
  • 48+ Students% 0.0
  • Number of 50 0.0

About Dandenong High School

Established in 1919, Dandenong High School has a long tradition and an outstanding reputation for providing excellent educational programs. Dandenong High School is a multicultural school, and international students are warmly integrated into the school community. The caring environment engenders in each individual a sense of self-worth, tolerance and the confidence to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing society. The school is currently undergoing a $45 million rebuilding program which encompasses an innovative approach to education. The school’s structure is based on the house system, which encourages a sense of community, develops connectedness to the school and creates a feeling of belonging for all students. The school provides a diverse educational program that offers a broad range of learning programs for Year 10, 11 and 12 students, preparing them for tertiary studies. It has a strong commitment to learning technologies, with the latest computer facilities, multimedia facilities and equipment. The school provides a caring and supportive transition program and celebrates student achievement — academic, sporting and cultural. Specialist programs in English as a Second Language are held in small class sizes. An Accelerated Learning Program is offered to gifted and talented students. All students have access to a wide range of exciting and enriching extracurricular activities such as debating, public speaking, music, drama and dance.

Academic Scholarship

For entry into Year 7. Awarded for academic excellence. Based on a test and an interview.

Costs

$250 Contributes to books and stationery for the duration of enrolment.

Gender

Coeducational

Maximum Tenure

6 years

Contact Details

Mrs Katie Watmough, Associate Principal 03 9792 0561

Performing Arts Scholarship

For entry into Year 7. Based on a recommendation and an interview.

Costs

$250 Contributes to books and stationery for the duration of enrolment.

Gender

Coeducational

Maximum Tenure

6 years

Contact Details

Mrs Katie Watmough, Associate Principal 03 9792 0561

Sporting Scholarship

For entry into Year 7. Based on an application and an interview.

Costs

$250 Contributes to books and stationery for the duration of enrolment.

Gender

Coeducational

Maximum Tenure

6 years

Contact Details

Mrs Katie Watmough, Associate Principal 03 9792 0561

Key Facts

International Fee

Year 10 are $12,210
Year 12 are $13,640

Uniform

The uniform is compulsory and enforced

Size

2100 students all in secondary (Very Big)
423 in VCE level 3/4 Units
149 in VCE VET

Overview of the Curriculum

Math classes are of mixed ability.
English classes are of mixed ability.

Languages: French, Japanese, Latin

Overview of senior secondary subjects

70 VCE level 3/4 studies, VET programs available; VCAL Available;

Selected senior secondary results

median study score of 25;
satisfactory completions of VCE 95%, of VET 82%

Activities and Support

11 music options; 18 sporting activities; 14 other clubs or activities; 12 support staff.

Destinations

55% to university
33% to TAFE
12% to work

Schools closest to Dandenong High School

School name Address Type Sector Distance
Dandenong High School Cleeland Campus Dandenong 3175 Secondary Government 0.27 km
Dandenong North Primary School 117-125 CLEELAND STREETDandenong 3175 Primary Government 0.52 km
St Gerard's Primary School GLADSTONE RDDandenong North 3175 Primary Catholic 0.92 km
Dandenong West Primary School 32 BIRDWOOD AVENUEDandenong 3175 Primary Government 0.82 km
Lyndale Greens Primary School 1 - 19 OAKWOOD AVENUEDandenong North 3175 Primary Government 1.61 km
Dandenong Primary School 174-182 FOSTER STREETDandenong 3175 Primary Government 1.45 km
Yarraman Oaks Primary School 27 LIEGE AVENUENoble Park 3174 Primary Government 1.73 km
Dandenong South Primary School 52 KIRKHAM ROADDandenong 3175 Primary Government 2.16 km
Wooranna Park Primary School 89-105 CARLTON ROADDandenong 3175 Primary Government 2.21 km
St John's Regional College CAROLINE STDandenong 3175 Secondary Catholic 1.98 km