Kensington Primary School is located south of the Swan River, 4 km from the Perth CBD in the heart of tranquil Kensington, which houses mainly professional and business families. The school, which opened in 1926, caters for 420 Kindy to year 7 students. The building and grounds are well established and well maintained, providing an excellent educational environment for students and staff. Students are well behaved and motivated to learn, parents are extremely supportive and the experienced teaching staff is committed and enthusiastic. It is well known that the deliberate focus on community, keeping traditions and making new ones is successfully building strong partnerships with the community The school council has a significant role in the community with leadership by the group being well respected. The P&C are very proactive and enthusiastic in all of their endeavours to support the school community. Kensington Primary is well renowned for its music program with great opportunities to participate in school choirs and school band. In keeping with the school motto 'Play the Game' there is an emphasis at Kensington Primary School on 'Together We Achieve'.