Canning College vs Santa Clara School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.5 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
Santa Clara School
St James · Catholic primary · PP-6
192 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Canning College Bentley WA | Santa Clara School St James WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #2 of 140 | #127 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #53 of 1,472 | #1387 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | U, 10-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 247 | 192 |
| Girls / boys | 119 / 128 | 95 / 97 |
| Foundation intake | – | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 132 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 74% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 6% |
| Suburb | Bentley 6102 | St James 6102 |
| Council area | Victoria Park | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.canningcollege.wa.edu.au/ | www.santaclara.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Canning College scores higher on the Success Index (81.0 vs 65.9).
- •Canning College has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1072), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Canning College has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 17.5).
- •Canning College is the larger school with 247 students compared with 192.
- •Canning College is a government school while Santa Clara School 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 Santa Clara School?
On the Success Index, Canning College ranks higher (81.0 vs 65.9 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 Santa Clara School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bentley and St James in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Canning College has 9.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Santa Clara School has 17.5.
How do Canning College and Santa Clara School rank in WA?
Canning College is 2nd of 140 and Santa Clara School is 127th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.