Kensington Secondary School vs Victoria Park Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.7 km 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
Victoria Park Christian School
Victoria Park · Independent primary · PP-6
113 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Kensington Secondary School Kensington WA | Victoria Park Christian School Victoria Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #201 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1972 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 82 | 113 |
| Girls / boys | 26 / 56 | 59 / 54 |
| Foundation intake | – | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | 18 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +37% | +45% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 5.7 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.2 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 2% |
| Suburb | Kensington 6151 | Victoria Park 6100 |
| Council area | Victoria Park | Victoria Park |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6012 | www.victoriaparkchristianschool.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Victoria Park Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kensington Secondary School has fewer students per teacher (5.7 vs 12.0).
- •Victoria Park Christian School is the larger school with 113 students compared with 82.
- •Victoria Park Christian School has grown faster over five years (45% vs 37%).
- •Kensington Secondary School is a government school while Victoria Park Christian School 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 Secondary School better than Victoria Park Christian 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 Victoria Park Christian School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Kensington and Victoria Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kensington Secondary School has 5.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Victoria Park Christian School has 12.0.
How do Kensington Secondary School and Victoria Park Christian School rank in WA?
Kensington Secondary School is unranked and Victoria Park Christian School is 201st of 583 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.