Kennington Primary School
Kennington Primary School is a government primary school in Kennington, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 979, it sits in the 37th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 581 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 16% 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 Kennington Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Kennington Primary School ranks 1,209th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Kennington Primary School-Bendigo Deaf Facility, 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. Kennington Primary School scores 979, near average.
School zone
Kennington 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.
About Kennington
Kennington Primary 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 Kennington Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Kennington Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Therese's SchoolCatholic Primary · Kennington | 0.9 km | 1076 | 97 higher | 460 |
| Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Bendigo | 1.2 km | 1016 | 37 higher | 1,030 |
| Victory Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Strathdale | 1.7 km | 1077 | 98 higher | 900 |
| Quarry Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Quarry Hill | 2.6 km | 1037 | 58 higher | 324 |
| St Kilian's SchoolCatholic Primary · Bendigo | 2.6 km | 1059 | 80 higher | 268 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Quarry Hill | 2.6 km | 1064 | 85 higher | 234 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kennington Primary School a government school?
Yes, Kennington Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Kennington Primary School offer?
Kennington Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Kennington Primary School's ICSEA score?
Kennington Primary School has an ICSEA score of 979, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Kennington Primary School?
Kennington Primary School has 581 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Kennington Primary School?
The nearest schools to Kennington Primary School are Kennington Primary School-Bendigo Deaf Facility (0.3 km), St Therese's School (0.9 km), Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College (1.2 km).
Where is Kennington Primary School located?
Kennington Primary School is located in Kennington, VIC 3550. Visit the school website at http://www.kenningtonps.vic.edu.au.