Al-Hidayah Islamic School vs Canning College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Al-Hidayah Islamic School
Bentley · Independent primary · PP-6
198 students · ICSEA 1055
Canning College
Bentley · Government high school · U, 10-12
247 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Al-Hidayah Islamic School Bentley WA | Canning College Bentley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #173 of 583 | #2 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1744 of 4,908 | #53 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | PP-6 | U, 10-12 |
| Students | 198 | 247 |
| Girls / boys | 99 / 99 | 119 / 128 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 132 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 9.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 26.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bentley 6102 | Bentley 6102 |
| Council area | Canning | Victoria Park |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.islamicschool.com.au | www.canningcollege.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Canning College scores higher on the Success Index (81.0 vs 62.0).
- •Canning College has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Canning College has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 15.2).
- •Canning College is the larger school with 247 students compared with 198.
- •Canning College has grown faster over five years (17% vs -5%).
- •Al-Hidayah Islamic School is a independent school while Canning College is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Al-Hidayah Islamic School better than Canning College?
On the Success Index, Canning College ranks higher (81.0 vs 62.0 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Al-Hidayah Islamic School and Canning College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bentley and Bentley in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Al-Hidayah Islamic School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Canning College has 9.2.
How do Al-Hidayah Islamic School and Canning College rank in WA?
Al-Hidayah Islamic School is 173rd of 583 and Canning College is 2nd of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.