Kensington Community High School vs St Brendan's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 648 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
St Brendan's School
Flemington · Catholic primary · Prep-6
82 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Kensington Community High School Kensington VIC | St Brendan's School Flemington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #177 of 348 | #928 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #594 of 1,472 | #2876 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 95 | 82 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 52 | 48 / 34 |
| Foundation intake | – | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | 11 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 14 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 7.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 10.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 68% |
| 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.sbflemington.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kensington Community High School scores higher on the Success Index (56.4 vs 47.5).
- •Kensington Community High School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kensington Community High School has fewer students per teacher (7.3 vs 7.8).
- •Kensington Community High School is the larger school with 95 students compared with 82.
- •Kensington Community High School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -36%).
- •Kensington Community High School is a government school while St Brendan's School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Brendan's School?
On the Success Index, Kensington Community High School ranks higher (56.4 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 Kensington Community High School and St Brendan's School?
About 648 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 St Brendan's School has 7.8.
How do Kensington Community High School and St Brendan's School rank in VIC?
Kensington Community High School is 177th of 348 and St Brendan's School is 928th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.