Holy Rosary School vs Kensington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 337 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 Primary School
Kensington · Government primary · Prep-6
427 students · ICSEA 1153
| Measure | Holy Rosary School Kensington VIC | Kensington Primary School Kensington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #83 of 1,290 | #81 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #141 of 4,908 | #138 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 242 | 427 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 111 | 210 / 217 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1149 | 1153 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 31.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kensington 3031 | Kensington 3031 |
| Council area | Melbourne | Melbourne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hrkensington.catholic.edu.au | www.kensingtonps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (81.1 vs 81.2).
- •Kensington Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1153 vs 1149), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kensington Primary School is the larger school with 427 students compared with 242.
- •Holy Rosary School is a catholic school while Kensington Primary 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 Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Holy Rosary School and Kensington Primary School?
About 337 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 Primary School has 13.4.
How do Holy Rosary School and Kensington Primary School rank in VIC?
Holy Rosary School is 83rd of 1,290 and Kensington Primary School is 81st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.