Cannington Community College vs Sevenoaks Senior College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 635 m 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
Sevenoaks Senior College
Cannington · Government high school · 11-12
439 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Cannington Community College Cannington WA | Sevenoaks Senior College Cannington WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #110 of 172 | #100 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #890 of 1,259 | #1149 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-10 | 11-12 |
| Students | 819 | 439 |
| Girls / boys | 385 / 434 | 237 / 202 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 123 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 202 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.5 | 32.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.3 | 21.0 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 9% |
| Suburb | Cannington 6107 | Cannington 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=4165 |
The verdict
- •Cannington Community College scores higher on the Success Index (38.3 vs 31.3).
- •Cannington Community College has the higher ICSEA (983 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sevenoaks Senior College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.2).
- •Cannington Community College is the larger school with 819 students compared with 439.
- •Cannington Community College has grown faster over five years (8% vs -1%).
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 Sevenoaks Senior College?
On the Success Index, Cannington Community College ranks higher (38.3 vs 31.3 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 Sevenoaks Senior College?
About 635 m in a straight line, between Cannington and Cannington in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cannington Community College has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sevenoaks Senior College has 13.4.
How do Cannington Community College and Sevenoaks Senior College rank in WA?
Cannington Community College is 110th of 172 and Sevenoaks Senior College is 100th of 140 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.