Kensington Community High School vs Mount Alexander 7-12 College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 908 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
Mount Alexander 7-12 College
Flemington · Government high school · 7-12
827 students · ICSEA 1069
| Measure | Kensington Community High School Kensington VIC | Mount Alexander 7-12 College Flemington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #177 of 348 | #58 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #594 of 1,472 | #130 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 95 | 827 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 52 | 380 / 447 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 11 | 166 |
| Year 12 cohort | 14 | 114 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 8.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +63% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1069 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 63.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 27.9 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kensington 3031 | Flemington 3031 |
| Council area | Melbourne | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kchs.vic.edu.au | www.mountalexandercollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Alexander 7-12 College scores higher on the Success Index (76.3 vs 56.4).
- •Mount Alexander 7-12 College has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kensington Community High School has fewer students per teacher (7.3 vs 13.0).
- •Mount Alexander 7-12 College is the larger school with 827 students compared with 95.
- •Mount Alexander 7-12 College has grown faster over five years (63% 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 Mount Alexander 7-12 College?
On the Success Index, Mount Alexander 7-12 College ranks higher (76.3 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 Mount Alexander 7-12 College?
About 908 m in a straight line, between Kensington and Flemington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kensington Community High School has 7.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Alexander 7-12 College has 13.0.
How do Kensington Community High School and Mount Alexander 7-12 College rank in VIC?
Kensington Community High School is 177th of 348 and Mount Alexander 7-12 College is 58th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.