Kensington Community High School vs Kyneton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 73 km 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
Kyneton High School
Kyneton · Government high school · 7-12
627 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Kensington Community High School Kensington VIC | Kyneton High School Kyneton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #177 of 348 | #147 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #594 of 1,472 | #470 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 95 | 627 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 52 | 283 / 344 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 11 | 141 |
| Year 12 cohort | 14 | 76 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 57.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 21.7 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kensington 3031 | Kyneton 3444 |
| Council area | Melbourne | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kchs.vic.edu.au | kynetonhigh.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kyneton High School scores higher on the Success Index (61.8 vs 56.4).
- •Kensington Community High School has fewer students per teacher (7.3 vs 10.8).
- •Kyneton High School is the larger school with 627 students compared with 95.
- •Kyneton High School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -10%).
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 Kyneton High School?
On the Success Index, Kyneton High School ranks higher (61.8 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 Kyneton High School?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Kensington and Kyneton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kensington Community High School has 7.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kyneton High School has 10.8.
How do Kensington Community High School and Kyneton High School rank in VIC?
Kensington Community High School is 177th of 348 and Kyneton High School is 147th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.