Cannington Community College vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 906 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
St Joseph's School
Queens Park · Catholic primary · PP-6
432 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Cannington Community College Cannington WA | St Joseph's School Queens Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #110 of 172 | #211 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #890 of 1,259 | #2063 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-10 | PP-6 |
| Students | 819 | 432 |
| Girls / boys | 385 / 434 | 234 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | 123 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 18.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.5 | 23.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.3 | 20.7 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 1% |
| 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.sjsqp.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (58.4 vs 38.3).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cannington Community College has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 18.7).
- •Cannington Community College is the larger school with 819 students compared with 432.
- •Cannington Community College has grown faster over five years (8% vs 1%).
- •Cannington Community College is a government school while St Joseph's School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (58.4 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 St Joseph's School?
About 906 m 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 St Joseph's School has 18.7.
How do Cannington Community College and St Joseph's School rank in WA?
Cannington Community College is 110th of 172 and St Joseph's School is 211th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.