Kensington Primary School vs Kent Street Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.1 km 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
Kent Street Senior High School
Kensington · Government high school · 7-12
1,215 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Kensington Primary School Kensington WA | Kent Street Senior High School Kensington WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #120 of 583 | #31 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1348 of 4,908 | #451 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 447 | 1,215 |
| Girls / boys | 212 / 235 | 505 / 710 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 241 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 174 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1121 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 79.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 33.9 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| 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=4029 |
The verdict
- •Kensington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.3 vs 62.5).
- •Kensington Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1121 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kent Street Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.4).
- •Kent Street Senior High School is the larger school with 1,215 students compared with 447.
- •Kent Street Senior High School has grown faster over five years (18% 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 Kent Street Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Kensington Primary School ranks higher (66.3 vs 62.5 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 Primary School and Kent Street Senior High School?
About 1.1 km 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 Kent Street Senior High School has 15.4.
How do Kensington Primary School and Kent Street Senior High School rank in WA?
Kensington Primary School is 120th of 583 and Kent Street Senior High School is 31st of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.