St Therese's School
St Therese's School is a Catholic primary school in Kennington, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1076, it sits in the 77th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 460 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 17% have a language background other than English.
Kennington VIC 3550. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Therese's School compares
By ICSEA, St Therese's School ranks 442nd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 15 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is SEDA College (Victoria) - Multi Bendigo, an independent secondary school 0.4 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. St Therese's School scores 1076, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Therese's 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.
About Kennington
St Therese's School is located in Kennington, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,371/wk and median rent of $290/wk. Population: 5,880.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Kennington suburb profileSchools near St Therese's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Therese's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennington Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kennington | 0.9 km | 979 | 97 lower | 581 |
| Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Bendigo | 1.1 km | 1016 | 60 lower | 1,030 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Quarry Hill | 1.8 km | 1064 | 12 lower | 234 |
| St Kilian's SchoolCatholic Primary · Bendigo | 1.8 km | 1059 | 17 lower | 268 |
| Quarry Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Quarry Hill | 1.9 km | 1037 | 39 lower | 324 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Therese's School a government school?
No, St Therese's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Therese's School offer?
St Therese's School offers Prep-6.
What is St Therese's School's ICSEA score?
St Therese's School has an ICSEA score of 1076, placing it in the 77th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Therese's School?
St Therese's School has 460 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Therese's School?
The nearest schools to St Therese's School are SEDA College (Victoria) - Multi Bendigo (0.4 km), Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College Bendigo Teaching Unit (0.7 km), Kennington Primary School (0.9 km).
Where is St Therese's School located?
St Therese's School is located in Kennington, VIC 3550. Visit the school website at http://www.stkennington.catholic.edu.au.