Cannington Community College vs Dalwallinu District High School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 206 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cannington Community College
Cannington · Government combined · K-10
819 students · ICSEA 983
Dalwallinu District High School
Dalwallinu · Government combined · K-12
221 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Cannington Community College Cannington WA | Dalwallinu District High School Dalwallinu WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #110 of 172 | #91 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #890 of 1,259 | #761 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-10 | K-12 |
| Students | 819 | 221 |
| Girls / boys | 385 / 434 | 119 / 102 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | 123 | 15 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 9 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.5 | 19.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.3 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 6% |
| Suburb | Cannington 6107 | Dalwallinu 6609 |
| Council area | Canning | Dalwallinu |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Remote |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4169 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4070 |
The verdict
- •Dalwallinu District High School scores higher on the Success Index (45.2 vs 38.3).
- •Dalwallinu District High School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dalwallinu District High School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.2).
- •Cannington Community College is the larger school with 819 students compared with 221.
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 Cannington Community College better than Dalwallinu District High School?
On the Success Index, Dalwallinu District High School ranks higher (45.2 vs 38.3 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 Cannington Community College and Dalwallinu District High School?
About 206 km in a straight line, between Cannington and Dalwallinu in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cannington Community College has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dalwallinu District High School has 10.9.
How do Cannington Community College and Dalwallinu District High School rank in WA?
Cannington Community College is 110th of 172 and Dalwallinu District High School is 91st of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.