Kensington Community High School vs Kensington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 561 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kensington Community High School
Kensington · Government high school · 7-12
95 students · ICSEA 1008
Kensington Primary School
Kensington · Government primary · Prep-6
427 students · ICSEA 1153
| Measure | Kensington Community High School Kensington VIC | Kensington Primary School Kensington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #177 of 348 | #81 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #594 of 1,472 | #138 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 95 | 427 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 52 | 210 / 217 |
| Foundation intake | – | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | 11 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 14 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1153 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 31.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kensington 3031 | Kensington 3031 |
| Council area | Melbourne | Melbourne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kchs.vic.edu.au | www.kensingtonps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kensington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.2 vs 56.4).
- •Kensington Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1153 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kensington Community High School has fewer students per teacher (7.3 vs 13.4).
- •Kensington Primary School is the larger school with 427 students compared with 95.
- •Kensington Community High School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -16%).
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 Kensington Community High School better than Kensington Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kensington Primary School ranks higher (81.2 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 Kensington Community High School and Kensington Primary School?
About 561 m in a straight line, between Kensington and Kensington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kensington Community High School has 7.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kensington Primary School has 13.4.
How do Kensington Community High School and Kensington Primary School rank in VIC?
Kensington Community High School is 177th of 348 and Kensington Primary School is 81st of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.