Bondi Beach Public School vs Kensington Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 5.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bondi Beach Public School
Bondi Beach · Government primary · K-6
348 students · ICSEA 1120
Kensington Public School
Kensington · Government primary · K-6
381 students · ICSEA 1120
| Measure | Bondi Beach Public School Bondi Beach NSW | Kensington Public School Kensington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #525 of 1,619 | #421 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1598 of 4,908 | #1295 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 348 | 381 |
| Girls / boys | 181 / 167 | 200 / 181 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -41% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1120 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 22.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 69% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bondi Beach 2026 | Kensington 2033 |
| Council area | Waverley | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bondibeach-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kensington-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kensington Public School scores higher on the Success Index (66.9 vs 63.5).
- •Kensington Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.3).
- •Kensington Public School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 348.
- •Kensington Public School has grown faster over five years (-18% vs -41%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bondi Beach Public School better than Kensington Public School?
On the Success Index, Kensington Public School ranks higher (66.9 vs 63.5 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bondi Beach Public School and Kensington Public School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Bondi Beach and Kensington in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bondi Beach Public School has 18.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kensington Public School has 17.0.
How do Bondi Beach Public School and Kensington Public School rank in NSW?
Bondi Beach Public School is 525th of 1,619 and Kensington Public School is 421st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.