Canning College vs Harrisdale Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 14 km 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
Harrisdale Senior High School
Harrisdale · Government high school · 7-12
2,303 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Canning College Bentley WA | Harrisdale Senior High School Harrisdale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #2 of 140 | #15 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #53 of 1,472 | #226 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, 10-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 247 | 2,303 |
| Girls / boys | 119 / 128 | 1,131 / 1,172 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 406 |
| Year 12 cohort | 132 | 310 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +83% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 151.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 51.2 |
| Language background other than English | 74% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bentley 6102 | Harrisdale 6112 |
| Council area | Victoria Park | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.canningcollege.wa.edu.au/ | harrisdaleshs.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Canning College scores higher on the Success Index (81.0 vs 72.4).
- •Canning College has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1072), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Canning College has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 15.2).
- •Harrisdale Senior High School is the larger school with 2,303 students compared with 247.
- •Harrisdale Senior High School has grown faster over five years (83% vs 17%).
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 Harrisdale Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Canning College ranks higher (81.0 vs 72.4 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 Canning College and Harrisdale Senior High School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Bentley and Harrisdale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Canning College has 9.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Harrisdale Senior High School has 15.2.
How do Canning College and Harrisdale Senior High School rank in WA?
Canning College is 2nd of 140 and Harrisdale Senior High School is 15th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.