Kent Street Senior High School vs Millen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kent Street Senior High School
Kensington · Government high school · 7-12
1,215 students · ICSEA 1041
Millen Primary School
East Victoria Park · Government primary · K-6
544 students · ICSEA 1084
| Measure | Kent Street Senior High School Kensington WA | Millen Primary School East Victoria Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 140 | #179 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #451 of 1,472 | #1796 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,215 | 544 |
| Girls / boys | 505 / 710 | 271 / 273 |
| Foundation intake | – | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | 241 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 174 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1084 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 19.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 79.0 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.9 | 17.0 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 11% |
| Suburb | Kensington 6151 | East Victoria Park 6101 |
| Council area | Victoria Park | Victoria Park |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4029 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5305 |
The verdict
- •Kent Street Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (62.5 vs 61.5).
- •Millen Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kent Street Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.0).
- •Kent Street Senior High School is the larger school with 1,215 students compared with 544.
- •Kent Street Senior High School has grown faster over five years (18% vs 8%).
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 Kent Street Senior High School better than Millen Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kent Street Senior High School ranks higher (62.5 vs 61.5 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 Kent Street Senior High School and Millen Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kensington and East Victoria Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kent Street Senior High School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Millen Primary School has 19.0.
How do Kent Street Senior High School and Millen Primary School rank in WA?
Kent Street Senior High School is 31st of 140 and Millen Primary School is 179th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.