Holy Rosary School vs Kensington Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 899 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Rosary School
Kensington · Catholic primary · Prep-6
242 students · ICSEA 1149
Kensington Community High School
Kensington · Government high school · 7-12
95 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Holy Rosary School Kensington VIC | Kensington Community High School Kensington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #83 of 1,290 | #177 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #141 of 4,908 | #594 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 242 | 95 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 111 | 43 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 11 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 14 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1149 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 7.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 13.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 17.4 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Kensington 3031 | Kensington 3031 |
| Council area | Melbourne | Melbourne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hrkensington.catholic.edu.au | www.kchs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Rosary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.1 vs 56.4).
- •Holy Rosary School has the higher ICSEA (1149 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kensington Community High School has fewer students per teacher (7.3 vs 13.7).
- •Holy Rosary School is the larger school with 242 students compared with 95.
- •Holy Rosary School is a catholic school while Kensington Community High School is a government 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 Holy Rosary School better than Kensington Community High School?
On the Success Index, Holy Rosary School ranks higher (81.1 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 Holy Rosary School and Kensington Community High School?
About 899 m in a straight line, between Kensington and Kensington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Rosary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kensington Community High School has 7.3.
How do Holy Rosary School and Kensington Community High School rank in VIC?
Holy Rosary School is 83rd of 1,290 and Kensington Community High School is 177th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.