Canning College vs Clontarf Aboriginal College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 435 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Canning College
Bentley · Government high school · U, 10-12
247 students · ICSEA 1073
Clontarf Aboriginal College
Waterford · Catholic special · 7-12
135 students · ICSEA 712
| Measure | Canning College Bentley WA | Clontarf Aboriginal College Waterford WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #2 of 140 | – |
| National rank (type) | #53 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | U, 10-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 247 | 135 |
| Girls / boys | 119 / 128 | 65 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 15 |
| Year 12 cohort | 132 | 30 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 712 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 1th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 7.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 18.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 20.6 |
| Language background other than English | 74% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 100% |
| Suburb | Bentley 6102 | Waterford 6152 |
| Council area | Victoria Park | South Perth |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.canningcollege.wa.edu.au/ | web.clontarf.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Canning College has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 712), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clontarf Aboriginal College has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 9.2).
- •Canning College is the larger school with 247 students compared with 135.
- •Canning College has grown faster over five years (17% vs -22%).
- •Canning College is a government school while Clontarf Aboriginal College is a catholic 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 Canning College better than Clontarf Aboriginal College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Canning College and Clontarf Aboriginal College?
About 435 m in a straight line, between Bentley and Waterford in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Canning College has 9.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Clontarf Aboriginal College has 7.2.
How do Canning College and Clontarf Aboriginal College rank in WA?
Canning College is 2nd of 140 and Clontarf Aboriginal College is unranked among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.