Sevenoaks Senior College vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 810 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sevenoaks Senior College
Cannington · Government high school · 11-12
439 students · ICSEA 964
St Joseph's School
Queens Park · Catholic primary · PP-6
432 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Sevenoaks Senior College Cannington WA | St Joseph's School Queens Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #100 of 140 | #211 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1149 of 1,472 | #2063 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 11-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 439 | 432 |
| Girls / boys | 237 / 202 | 234 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | – | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 202 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 18.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.8 | 23.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 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=4165 | www.sjsqp.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (58.4 vs 31.3).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sevenoaks Senior College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 18.7).
- •Sevenoaks Senior College is the larger school with 439 students compared with 432.
- •Sevenoaks Senior 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 Sevenoaks Senior College better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (58.4 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 Sevenoaks Senior College and St Joseph's School?
About 810 m in a straight line, between Cannington and Queens Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sevenoaks Senior College has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 18.7.
How do Sevenoaks Senior College and St Joseph's School rank in WA?
Sevenoaks Senior College is 100th of 140 and St Joseph's School is 211th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.