Kensington Primary School
Kensington Primary School is a government primary school in Kensington, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1153, it sits in the 96th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 427 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 36% have a language background other than English.
Kensington VIC 3031. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Kensington Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Kensington Primary School ranks 70th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 39 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 14th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Holy Rosary School, a Catholic primary school 0.3 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Kensington Primary School scores 1153, well above average.
School zone
Kensington Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
Schools near Kensington Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Kensington Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Rosary SchoolCatholic Primary · Kensington | 0.3 km | 1149 | 4 lower | 242 |
| Mount Alexander 7-12 CollegeGovernment Secondary · Flemington | 1.3 km | 1069 | 84 lower | 827 |
| St Aloysius CollegeCatholic Secondary · North Melbourne | 1.3 km | 1127 | 26 lower | 673 |
| Flemington Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Flemington | 1.4 km | 1140 | 13 lower | 328 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kensington Primary School a government school?
Yes, Kensington Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Kensington Primary School offer?
Kensington Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Kensington Primary School's ICSEA score?
Kensington Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1153, placing it in the 96th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Kensington Primary School?
Kensington Primary School has 427 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Kensington Primary School?
The nearest schools to Kensington Primary School are Holy Rosary School (0.3 km), Kensington Community High School (0.6 km), SEDA College (Victoria) - Melbourne City Talented Player Program - Kensington (0.7 km).
Where is Kensington Primary School located?
Kensington Primary School is located in Kensington, VIC 3031. Visit the school website at http://www.kensingtonps.vic.edu.au.