Ascot Vale West Primary School vs Kensington Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ascot Vale West Primary School
Ascot Vale · Government primary · Prep-6
278 students · ICSEA 1029
Kensington Community High School
Kensington · Government high school · 7-12
95 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Ascot Vale West Primary School Ascot Vale VIC | Kensington Community High School Kensington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #689 of 1,290 | #177 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2042 of 4,908 | #594 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 278 | 95 |
| Girls / boys | 125 / 153 | 43 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 11 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 14 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 7.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 13.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 17.4 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Ascot Vale 3032 | Kensington 3031 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Melbourne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.avwps.vic.edu.au | www.kchs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ascot Vale West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.6 vs 56.4).
- •Ascot Vale West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kensington Community High School has fewer students per teacher (7.3 vs 12.1).
- •Ascot Vale West Primary School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 95.
- •Ascot Vale West Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -10%).
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 Ascot Vale West Primary School better than Kensington Community High School?
On the Success Index, Ascot Vale West Primary School ranks higher (58.6 vs 56.4 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 Ascot Vale West Primary School and Kensington Community High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ascot Vale and Kensington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ascot Vale West Primary School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kensington Community High School has 7.3.
How do Ascot Vale West Primary School and Kensington Community High School rank in VIC?
Ascot Vale West Primary School is 689th of 1,290 and Kensington Community High School is 177th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.