Beckenham Primary School vs Sevenoaks Senior College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beckenham Primary School
Beckenham · Government primary · K-6
391 students · ICSEA 992
Sevenoaks Senior College
Cannington · Government high school · 11-12
439 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Beckenham Primary School Beckenham WA | Sevenoaks Senior College Cannington WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #333 of 583 | #100 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #3020 of 4,908 | #1149 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 11-12 |
| Students | 391 | 439 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 184 | 237 / 202 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 202 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.2 | 32.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 21.0 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 9% |
| Suburb | Beckenham 6107 | Cannington 6107 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | beckenhamps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4165 |
The verdict
- •Beckenham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.8 vs 31.3).
- •Beckenham Primary School has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sevenoaks Senior College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.7).
- •Sevenoaks Senior College is the larger school with 439 students compared with 391.
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 Beckenham Primary School better than Sevenoaks Senior College?
On the Success Index, Beckenham Primary School ranks higher (45.8 vs 31.3 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 Beckenham Primary School and Sevenoaks Senior College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Beckenham and Cannington in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beckenham Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sevenoaks Senior College has 13.4.
How do Beckenham Primary School and Sevenoaks Senior College rank in WA?
Beckenham Primary School is 333rd of 583 and Sevenoaks Senior College is 100th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.