Holy Rosary School
Holy Rosary School is a Catholic primary school in Kensington, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1149, it sits in the 95th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 242 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 22% 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 Holy Rosary School compares
By ICSEA, Holy Rosary School ranks 90th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 38 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 27th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Kensington Primary School, a government 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. Holy Rosary School scores 1149, above average.
Enrolment and location
Holy Rosary School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
Schools near Holy Rosary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Holy Rosary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kensington | 0.3 km | 1153 | 4 higher | 427 |
| St Aloysius CollegeCatholic Secondary · North Melbourne | 1.3 km | 1127 | 22 lower | 673 |
| Mount Alexander 7-12 CollegeGovernment Secondary · Flemington | 1.6 km | 1069 | 80 lower | 827 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Holy Rosary School a government school?
No, Holy Rosary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Holy Rosary School offer?
Holy Rosary School offers Prep-6.
What is Holy Rosary School's ICSEA score?
Holy Rosary School has an ICSEA score of 1149, placing it in the 95th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Holy Rosary School?
Holy Rosary School has 242 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Holy Rosary School?
The nearest schools to Holy Rosary School are Kensington Primary School (0.3 km), SEDA College (Victoria) - Melbourne City Talented Player Program - Kensington (0.5 km), Kensington Community High School (0.9 km).
Where is Holy Rosary School located?
Holy Rosary School is located in Kensington, VIC 3031. Visit the school website at http://www.hrkensington.catholic.edu.au.