Canning Vale College vs Denmark Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 347 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Canning Vale College
Canning Vale · Government high school · 7-12
1,384 students · ICSEA 1038
Denmark Senior High School
Denmark · Government high school · 7-12
422 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Canning Vale College Canning Vale WA | Denmark Senior High School Denmark WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #48 of 140 | #33 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #640 of 1,472 | #486 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,384 | 422 |
| Girls / boys | 684 / 700 | 187 / 235 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 250 | 88 |
| Year 12 cohort | 214 | 54 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.1 | 36.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.4 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Canning Vale 6155 | Denmark 6333 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Denmark |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.cvc.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4072 |
The verdict
- •Denmark Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (61.2 vs 54.6).
- •Denmark Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.7).
- •Canning Vale College is the larger school with 1,384 students compared with 422.
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 Vale College better than Denmark Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Denmark Senior High School ranks higher (61.2 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 Canning Vale College and Denmark Senior High School?
About 347 km in a straight line, between Canning Vale and Denmark in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Canning Vale College has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Denmark Senior High School has 11.5.
How do Canning Vale College and Denmark Senior High School rank in WA?
Canning Vale College is 48th of 140 and Denmark Senior High School is 33rd of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.