Canning Vale College vs Excelsior Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.0 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
Excelsior Primary School
Canning Vale · Government primary · K-6
330 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Canning Vale College Canning Vale WA | Excelsior Primary School Canning Vale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #48 of 140 | #245 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #640 of 1,472 | #2288 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,384 | 330 |
| Girls / boys | 684 / 700 | 173 / 157 |
| Foundation intake | – | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 250 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 214 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.1 | 18.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.4 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Canning Vale 6155 | Canning Vale 6155 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cvc.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5790 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (54.6 vs 55.5).
- •Excelsior Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Canning Vale College has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.1).
- •Canning Vale College is the larger school with 1,384 students compared with 330.
- •Canning Vale College has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -26%).
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 Excelsior Primary School?
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 Vale College and Excelsior Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Canning Vale and Canning Vale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Canning Vale College has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Excelsior Primary School has 17.1.
How do Canning Vale College and Excelsior Primary School rank in WA?
Canning Vale College is 48th of 140 and Excelsior Primary School is 245th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.