Holy Rosary School vs St Brendan's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.2 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 Brendan's School
Flemington · Catholic primary · Prep-6
82 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Holy Rosary School Kensington VIC | St Brendan's School Flemington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #83 of 1,290 | #928 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #141 of 4,908 | #2876 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 242 | 82 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 111 | 48 / 34 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1149 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 7.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 10.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kensington 3031 | Flemington 3031 |
| Council area | Melbourne | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hrkensington.catholic.edu.au | www.sbflemington.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Rosary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.1 vs 47.5).
- •Holy Rosary School has the higher ICSEA (1149 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Brendan's School has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 13.7).
- •Holy Rosary School is the larger school with 242 students compared with 82.
- •Holy Rosary School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -36%).
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 Brendan's School?
On the Success Index, Holy Rosary School ranks higher (81.1 vs 47.5 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 Brendan's School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kensington and Flemington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Rosary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brendan's School has 7.8.
How do Holy Rosary School and St Brendan's School rank in VIC?
Holy Rosary School is 83rd of 1,290 and St Brendan's School is 928th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.