WA · Government Primary
Kensington Primary School
Kensington 6151 · K-6
Kensington Primary School is a government primary school in Kensington, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1121, it sits in the 90th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 447 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 31% have a language background other than English.
How Kensington Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Kensington Primary School ranks 69th of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 28 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Kensington Secondary School, a government secondary school 0.6 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 Context
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 1121 — above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Kensington Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Kensington Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Secondary SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kensington | 0.6 km | 1008 | 113 lower | 82 |
| Kent Street Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kensington | 1.1 km | 1041 | 80 lower | 1,215 |
| Victoria Park Christian SchoolIndependent Primary · Victoria Park | 1.2 km | 1035 | 86 lower | 113 |
| Regent CollegeIndependent Primary · Victoria Park | 1.2 km | 1142 | 21 higher | 340 |
| Victoria Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Victoria Park | 1.4 km | 1127 | 6 higher | 510 |
| Collier Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Como | 1.5 km | 1076 | 45 lower | 298 |
| Ursula Frayne Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Victoria Park | 1.7 km | 1108 | 13 lower | 1,442 |
| Wesley CollegeIndependent Combined · South Perth | 1.7 km | 1147 | 26 higher | 1,312 |
| Hensman Street ElementaryIndependent Primary · South Perth | 1.9 km | 1080 | 41 lower | 13 |
| Penrhos CollegeIndependent Combined · Como | 2.1 km | 1143 | 22 higher | 1,033 |
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 K-6.
What is Kensington Primary School's ICSEA score?
Kensington Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1121, placing it in the 90th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Kensington Primary School?
Kensington Primary School has 447 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Kensington Primary School?
The nearest schools to Kensington Primary School are Kensington Secondary School (0.6 km), Kent Street Senior High School (1.1 km), Victoria Park Christian School (1.2 km).
Where is Kensington Primary School located?
Kensington Primary School is located in Kensington, WA 6151. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5245.