Holy Rosary School vs St Bernadette's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 9.9 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 Bernadette's School
Ivanhoe · Catholic primary · Prep-6
191 students · ICSEA 1149
| Measure | Holy Rosary School Kensington VIC | St Bernadette's School Ivanhoe VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #83 of 1,290 | #87 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #141 of 4,908 | #146 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 242 | 191 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 111 | 111 / 80 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1149 | 1149 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 15.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kensington 3031 | Ivanhoe 3079 |
| Council area | Melbourne | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hrkensington.catholic.edu.au | www.sbivanhoe.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (81.1 vs 81.1).
- •St Bernadette's School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.7).
- •Holy Rosary School is the larger school with 242 students compared with 191.
- •Holy Rosary School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -20%).
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 Bernadette's 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 St Bernadette's School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Kensington and Ivanhoe in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Rosary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bernadette's School has 12.6.
How do Holy Rosary School and St Bernadette's School rank in VIC?
Holy Rosary School is 83rd of 1,290 and St Bernadette's School is 87th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.