Collier Primary School vs Kensington Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Collier Primary School
Como · Government primary · K-6
298 students · ICSEA 1076
Kensington Secondary School
Kensington · Government special · 7-12
82 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Collier Primary School Como WA | Kensington Secondary School Kensington WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #140 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1503 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 298 | 82 |
| Girls / boys | 123 / 175 | 26 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 18 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 16 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1076 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 5.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 14.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 44.2 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 10% |
| Suburb | Como 6152 | Kensington 6151 |
| Council area | South Perth | Victoria Park |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5109 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6012 |
The verdict
- •Collier Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kensington Secondary School has fewer students per teacher (5.7 vs 14.8).
- •Collier Primary School is the larger school with 298 students compared with 82.
- •Kensington Secondary School has grown faster over five years (37% vs 1%).
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 Collier Primary School better than Kensington Secondary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Collier Primary School and Kensington Secondary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Como and Kensington in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Collier Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kensington Secondary School has 5.7.
How do Collier Primary School and Kensington Secondary School rank in WA?
Collier Primary School is 140th of 583 and Kensington Secondary School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.