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Government School

Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School

Special school in Narre Warren, VIC

201
Students (2025)
990
ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
6:1
Student:Teacher
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About Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School

Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School is a government special school located in Narre Warren, Melbourne. As a VIC public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from U.

With 201 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 990 (42th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 6:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

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🎓 School Details

  • Type Government
  • Level Special (U)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 201 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 33 (31.2 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 60 (54.5 FTE)
  • ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 990 (42th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 1%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 148 (74%)
Girls: 53 (26%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 59%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 39%
ICSEA Distribution?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
40%
28%
22%
11%
Bottom 40% Lower 28% Upper 22% Top 11%