Kensington Primary School vs Kensington Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 630 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kensington Primary School
Kensington · Government primary · K-6
447 students · ICSEA 1121
Kensington Secondary School
Kensington · Government special · 7-12
82 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Kensington Primary School Kensington WA | Kensington Secondary School Kensington WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #120 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1348 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 447 | 82 |
| Girls / boys | 212 / 235 | 26 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 18 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 16 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1121 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 5.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 14.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 44.2 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 10% |
| Suburb | Kensington 6151 | Kensington 6151 |
| Council area | South Perth | Victoria Park |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5245 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6012 |
The verdict
- •Kensington Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1121 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kensington Secondary School has fewer students per teacher (5.7 vs 17.4).
- •Kensington Primary School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 82.
- •Kensington Secondary School has grown faster over five years (37% vs 3%).
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 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 Kensington Primary School and Kensington Secondary School?
About 630 m in a straight line, between Kensington and Kensington in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kensington Primary School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kensington Secondary School has 5.7.
How do Kensington Primary School and Kensington Secondary School rank in WA?
Kensington Primary School is 120th of 583 and Kensington Secondary School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.