Cannington Community College vs St Norbert College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.1 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
St Norbert College
Queens Park · Catholic high school · 7-12
910 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Cannington Community College Cannington WA | St Norbert College Queens Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #110 of 172 | #24 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #890 of 1,259 | #367 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 819 | 910 |
| Girls / boys | 385 / 434 | 455 / 455 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 123 | 163 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 133 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.5 | 68.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.3 | 29.5 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 2% |
| 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.norbert.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Norbert College scores higher on the Success Index (66.7 vs 38.3).
- •St Norbert College has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Norbert College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.2).
- •St Norbert College is the larger school with 910 students compared with 819.
- •Cannington Community College has grown faster over five years (8% vs 0%).
- •Cannington Community College is a government school while St Norbert College 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 Norbert College?
On the Success Index, St Norbert College ranks higher (66.7 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 Norbert College?
About 1.1 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 St Norbert College has 13.4.
How do Cannington Community College and St Norbert College rank in WA?
Cannington Community College is 110th of 172 and St Norbert College is 24th of 140 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.