Kent Street Senior High School vs Ursula Frayne Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.5 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
Ursula Frayne Catholic College
Victoria Park · Catholic combined · PP-12
1,442 students · ICSEA 1108
| Measure | Kent Street Senior High School Kensington WA | Ursula Frayne Catholic College Victoria Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 140 | #33 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #451 of 1,472 | #357 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 1,215 | 1,442 |
| Girls / boys | 505 / 710 | 726 / 716 |
| Foundation intake | – | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | 241 | 162 |
| Year 12 cohort | 174 | 159 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1108 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 79.0 | 93.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.9 | 65.8 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| 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=4029 | www.ursulafrayne.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ursula Frayne Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (65.4 vs 62.5).
- •Ursula Frayne Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1108 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ursula Frayne Catholic College is the larger school with 1,442 students compared with 1,215.
- •Kent Street Senior High School has grown faster over five years (18% vs 7%).
- •Kent Street Senior High School is a government school while Ursula Frayne Catholic College is a catholic 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 Kent Street Senior High School better than Ursula Frayne Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Ursula Frayne Catholic College ranks higher (65.4 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 Kent Street Senior High School and Ursula Frayne Catholic College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Kensington and 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 Ursula Frayne Catholic College has 15.4.
How do Kent Street Senior High School and Ursula Frayne Catholic College rank in WA?
Kent Street Senior High School is 31st of 140 and Ursula Frayne Catholic College is 33rd of 172 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.