Kensington Public School vs Marcellin College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kensington Public School
Kensington · Government primary · K-6
381 students · ICSEA 1120
Marcellin College
Randwick · Catholic high school · 7-12
964 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | Kensington Public School Kensington NSW | Marcellin College Randwick NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #421 of 1,619 | #130 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1295 of 4,908 | #322 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 381 | 964 |
| Girls / boys | 200 / 181 | 0 / 964 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 169 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 152 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 71.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 17.6 |
| Language background other than English | 69% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Kensington 2033 | Randwick 2031 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kensington-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | marcellinrandwick.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marcellin College scores higher on the Success Index (68.2 vs 66.9).
- •Kensington Public School has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 1100), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marcellin College has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.0).
- •Marcellin College is the larger school with 964 students compared with 381.
- •Marcellin College has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -18%).
- •Kensington Public School is a government school while Marcellin College is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Kensington Public School better than Marcellin College?
On the Success Index, Marcellin College ranks higher (68.2 vs 66.9 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 Kensington Public School and Marcellin College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Kensington and Randwick in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kensington Public School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marcellin College has 13.5.
How do Kensington Public School and Marcellin College rank in NSW?
Kensington Public School is 421st of 1,619 and Marcellin College is 130th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.