Caladenia Primary School vs Canning Vale College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caladenia Primary School
Canning Vale · Government primary · K-6
997 students · ICSEA 1116
Canning Vale College
Canning Vale · Government high school · 7-12
1,384 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Caladenia Primary School Canning Vale WA | Canning Vale College Canning Vale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #45 of 583 | #48 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #668 of 4,908 | #640 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 997 | 1,384 |
| Girls / boys | 491 / 506 | 684 / 700 |
| Foundation intake | 115 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 250 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 214 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1116 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.5 | 94.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.1 | 50.4 |
| Language background other than English | 83% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Canning Vale 6155 | Canning Vale 6155 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5800 | www.cvc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Caladenia Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.6 vs 54.6).
- •Caladenia Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Canning Vale College has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.0).
- •Canning Vale College is the larger school with 1,384 students compared with 997.
- •Caladenia Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -5%).
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 Caladenia Primary School better than Canning Vale College?
On the Success Index, Caladenia Primary School ranks higher (73.6 vs 54.6 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 Caladenia Primary School and Canning Vale College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Canning Vale and Canning Vale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caladenia Primary School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Canning Vale College has 14.7.
How do Caladenia Primary School and Canning Vale College rank in WA?
Caladenia Primary School is 45th of 583 and Canning Vale College is 48th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.