Canning College is a government secondary school in Bentley offering a strong academic pathway alongside vocational and foundation options.
Canning College is a government secondary school in Bentley offering a strong academic pathway alongside vocational and foundation options. The school's signature programs include the WA Universities' Foundation Program and intensive English language support for international and English as an additional language students. Year 12 students can pursue an ATAR pathway or choose the Diploma of Commerce and Certificate IV in University Access Program, giving families flexibility around university entry routes. EAL/D support is embedded throughout.
Canning College is also known as Canning Bentley.
Canning College is a small government secondary school with approximately 247 students. It offers education for years U, 10-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Canning College is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities.
Canning College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.3:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 30% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 94%, which is strong.
Canning College is located in Bentley, WA, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1073 (76th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.