Belmont City College vs Sevenoaks Senior College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 6.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont City College
Belmont · Government high school · 7-12
1,004 students · ICSEA 963
Sevenoaks Senior College
Cannington · Government high school · 11-12
439 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Belmont City College Belmont WA | Sevenoaks Senior College Cannington WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #87 of 140 | #100 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1028 of 1,472 | #1149 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 1,004 | 439 |
| Girls / boys | 484 / 520 | 237 / 202 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 181 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 145 | 202 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.9 | 32.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.7 | 21.0 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 9% |
| Suburb | Belmont 6104 | Cannington 6107 |
| Council area | Belmont | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4005 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4165 |
The verdict
- •Belmont City College scores higher on the Success Index (36.7 vs 31.3).
- •Sevenoaks Senior College has the higher ICSEA (964 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sevenoaks Senior College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.2).
- •Belmont City College is the larger school with 1,004 students compared with 439.
- •Belmont City College has grown faster over five years (11% vs -1%).
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 Belmont City College better than Sevenoaks Senior College?
On the Success Index, Belmont City College ranks higher (36.7 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 Belmont City College and Sevenoaks Senior College?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Cannington in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belmont City College has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sevenoaks Senior College has 13.4.
How do Belmont City College and Sevenoaks Senior College rank in WA?
Belmont City College is 87th of 140 and Sevenoaks Senior College is 100th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.