Kensington Primary School vs Regent College
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.2 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
Regent College
Victoria Park · Independent primary · PP-6
340 students · ICSEA 1142
| Measure | Kensington Primary School Kensington WA | Regent College Victoria Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #120 of 583 | #14 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1348 of 4,908 | #337 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 447 | 340 |
| Girls / boys | 212 / 235 | 175 / 165 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1121 | 1142 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 27.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 14.0 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 81% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kensington 6151 | Victoria Park 6100 |
| Council area | South Perth | Victoria Park |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5245 | www.regentcollege.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Regent College scores higher on the Success Index (77.9 vs 66.3).
- •Regent College has the higher ICSEA (1142 vs 1121), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Regent College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.4).
- •Kensington Primary School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 340.
- •Regent College has grown faster over five years (12% vs 3%).
- •Kensington Primary School is a government school while Regent College is an independent 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 Primary School better than Regent College?
On the Success Index, Regent College ranks higher (77.9 vs 66.3 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 Regent College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kensington and Victoria Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kensington Primary School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Regent College has 12.5.
How do Kensington Primary School and Regent College rank in WA?
Kensington Primary School is 120th of 583 and Regent College is 14th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.