School Profile 2024.

Celebrating 150-Years of Excellence in Learning & Teaching

We first opened our doors on Monday 4 May 1874. This year we celebrate 150-years of excellence in learning and teaching!

Proudly Serving Australia’s No. 1 Most Culturally Diverse Community

Dandenong Primary School very proudly serves Australia's number one most culturally diverse community. The school offers a rich history of excellence in teaching that extends from before 1881 through to  today.  Census data from 2016 revealed that more than 70 percent of residents in the City of Greater Dandenong spoke a language other than English and more than half the population was  born overseas in one of 157 different countries.  

Year Levels & Classes

In 2024 the school is home to around 415 children from Foundation (Prep) to Year 6. The school is made up of four Foundation classes, three Year 1, three Year 2, five Year 3/4 classes and four Year 5/6 classes.  

Specialist Curriculum Areas

The school offers specialist classes in physical education (PE) and sport, science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), visual art, performing arts, and more.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) Learners

The school maintains a specialised English as an Additional  Language (EAL) classes and offers extra language and literacy support across all year levels.

Student Wellbeing

In addition to our learning and teaching staff, the school maintains a team of highly dedicated wellbeing staff to support the health and wellbeing of children and families.  

Diverse Staffing

Our highly dedicated school staff are almost as diverse as our student population and speak a range of languages including Dari, Hindi, Spanish, French, Serbian, Albanian, Greek, Cantonese, Mandarin, Turkish, Persian, Russian, and English.

Community Hub

We maintain our very own Victorian Early Years Award winning ‘Community Hub’ which brings local  information and services around education, health, community and settlement into a familiar and  friendly place for parents. It aims to help families create friendships and support networks, and develop a sense of belonging.