Kensington Secondary School vs Kent Street Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 822 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kensington Secondary School
Kensington · Government special · 7-12
82 students · ICSEA 1008
Kent Street Senior High School
Kensington · Government high school · 7-12
1,215 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Kensington Secondary School Kensington WA | Kent Street Senior High School Kensington WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #31 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | – | #451 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 82 | 1,215 |
| Girls / boys | 26 / 56 | 505 / 710 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 18 | 241 |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | 174 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +37% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 5.7 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 79.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.2 | 33.9 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 6% |
| Suburb | Kensington 6151 | Kensington 6151 |
| Council area | Victoria Park | Victoria Park |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6012 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4029 |
The verdict
- •Kent Street Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kensington Secondary School has fewer students per teacher (5.7 vs 15.4).
- •Kent Street Senior High School is the larger school with 1,215 students compared with 82.
- •Kensington Secondary School has grown faster over five years (37% vs 18%).
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 Secondary School better than Kent Street Senior High 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 Secondary School and Kent Street Senior High School?
About 822 m in a straight line, between Kensington and Kensington in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kensington Secondary School has 5.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kent Street Senior High School has 15.4.
How do Kensington Secondary School and Kent Street Senior High School rank in WA?
Kensington Secondary School is unranked and Kent Street Senior High School is 31st of 140 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.