Butler College vs Sevenoaks Senior College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 46 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Butler College
Butler · Government high school · 7-12
1,039 students · ICSEA 965
Sevenoaks Senior College
Cannington · Government high school · 11-12
439 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Butler College Butler WA | Sevenoaks Senior College Cannington WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #110 of 140 | #100 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1216 of 1,472 | #1149 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 1,039 | 439 |
| Girls / boys | 492 / 547 | 237 / 202 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 171 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 117 | 202 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 84.4 | 32.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 79.7 | 21.0 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 9% |
| Suburb | Butler 6036 | Cannington 6107 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.butlercollege.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4165 |
The verdict
- •Sevenoaks Senior College scores higher on the Success Index (31.3 vs 28.6).
- •Butler College has the higher ICSEA (965 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Butler College has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.4).
- •Butler College is the larger school with 1,039 students compared with 439.
- •Sevenoaks Senior College has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -36%).
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 Butler College better than Sevenoaks Senior College?
On the Success Index, Sevenoaks Senior College ranks higher (31.3 vs 28.6 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 Butler College and Sevenoaks Senior College?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Butler and Cannington in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Butler College has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sevenoaks Senior College has 13.4.
How do Butler College and Sevenoaks Senior College rank in WA?
Butler College is 110th of 140 and Sevenoaks Senior College is 100th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.