Dandenong High School

Dandenong High School is a co-educational public school located in the Dandenong area of Melbourne's southeast, enrolling students from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,400 current students. As a public school, it operates under a zoned enrollment system, and parents can check the specific catchment area through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median academic performance score is 26, with 0.50% of students achieving scores above 40. The Dandenong area has a total population of 30,127, including 1,422 Chinese residents, representing 4.70% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups in the area include British (9.71%), Australian (9.11%), Indian (7.93%), Chinese (4.72%), and Sri Lankan (2.24%), reflecting the area's multicultural character.

However, the area's safety situation requires attention. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Dandenong's crime rate is 24,938 per 100,000 people, which is 3.66 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly higher than the state average. Parents are advised to consider this carefully when making their choice.

Regarding property, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $700,000, with apartments at around $400,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $550 and $480 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $570 and $460 per week respectively. Taking all factors into consideration, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 36.70.