Gibbs Street Primary School vs Sevenoaks Senior 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.
Gibbs Street Primary School
East Cannington · Government primary · K-6
602 students · ICSEA 1043
Sevenoaks Senior College
Cannington · Government high school · 11-12
439 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Gibbs Street Primary School East Cannington WA | Sevenoaks Senior College Cannington WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #209 of 583 | #100 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #2045 of 4,908 | #1149 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 11-12 |
| Students | 602 | 439 |
| Girls / boys | 293 / 309 | 237 / 202 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 202 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.6 | 32.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 21.0 |
| Language background other than English | 79% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 9% |
| Suburb | East Cannington 6107 | Cannington 6107 |
| Council area | Canning | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5540 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4165 |
The verdict
- •Gibbs Street Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.6 vs 31.3).
- •Gibbs Street Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sevenoaks Senior College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.0).
- •Gibbs Street Primary School is the larger school with 602 students compared with 439.
- •Gibbs Street Primary School has grown faster over five years (18% 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 Gibbs Street Primary School better than Sevenoaks Senior College?
On the Success Index, Gibbs Street Primary School ranks higher (58.6 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 Gibbs Street Primary School and Sevenoaks Senior College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between East Cannington and Cannington in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gibbs Street Primary School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sevenoaks Senior College has 13.4.
How do Gibbs Street Primary School and Sevenoaks Senior College rank in WA?
Gibbs Street Primary School is 209th of 583 and Sevenoaks Senior College is 100th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.