Cannington Community College vs Queens Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.8 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
Queens Park Primary School
Queens Park · Government primary · K-6
336 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Cannington Community College Cannington WA | Queens Park Primary School Queens Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #110 of 172 | #254 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #890 of 1,259 | #2379 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 819 | 336 |
| Girls / boys | 385 / 434 | 154 / 182 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | 123 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.5 | 21.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.3 | 15.8 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 9% |
| Suburb | Cannington 6107 | Queens Park 6107 |
| Council area | Canning | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4169 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5386 |
The verdict
- •Queens Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.4 vs 38.3).
- •Queens Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cannington Community College is the larger school with 819 students compared with 336.
- •Queens Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (24% vs 8%).
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 Queens Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Queens Park Primary School ranks higher (54.4 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 Queens Park Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Cannington and Queens Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cannington Community College has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Queens Park Primary School has 14.4.
How do Cannington Community College and Queens Park Primary School rank in WA?
Cannington Community College is 110th of 172 and Queens Park Primary School is 254th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.