Holy Rosary School vs St Aloysius College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km 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
St Aloysius College
North Melbourne · Catholic high school · 7-12
673 students · ICSEA 1127
| Measure | Holy Rosary School Kensington VIC | St Aloysius College North Melbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #83 of 1,290 | #10 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #141 of 4,908 | #25 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 242 | 673 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 111 | 423 / 250 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 182 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 60 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 32 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 9.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +51% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1149 | 1127 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 50.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 21.6 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kensington 3031 | North Melbourne 3051 |
| Council area | Melbourne | Melbourne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hrkensington.catholic.edu.au | www.aloysius.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Aloysius College scores higher on the Success Index (84.2 vs 81.1).
- •Holy Rosary School has the higher ICSEA (1149 vs 1127), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Aloysius College is the larger school with 673 students compared with 242.
- •St Aloysius College has grown faster over five years (51% vs -14%).
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 St Aloysius College?
On the Success Index, St Aloysius College ranks higher (84.2 vs 81.1 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 St Aloysius College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Kensington and North Melbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Rosary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Aloysius College has 13.4.
How do Holy Rosary School and St Aloysius College rank in VIC?
Holy Rosary School is 83rd of 1,290 and St Aloysius College is 10th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.