Cape Naturaliste College is a government secondary school in Vasse with a strong traditional structure and close-knit community feel.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages and solid student growth; the result is a B overall.
Cape Naturaliste College is a government secondary school in Vasse with a strong traditional structure and close-knit community feel. It stands out for its music program anchored by the Geographe Bay Music faculty, and for competitive sports and athletics. The school also offers vocational education and training pathways, giving students practical alternatives alongside academic study. It suits families seeking a structured environment where music or hands-on learning matters.
Cape Naturaliste College is also known as CNC Vasse.
Cape Naturaliste College has an overall SchoolRank score of 50.5/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 52/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1023, above the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (62/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Cape Naturaliste College, Year 7 students averaged 531 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 573, in line with the national average of 569 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Cape Naturaliste College is a large government secondary school with approximately 1,168 students. It offers education for years 7-12. 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.
Cape Naturaliste 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. The school has a value score of 55/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Cape Naturaliste College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 27% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 84%, which is below the national benchmark.
The Year 12 completion rate is 90%.
Cape Naturaliste College is located in Vasse, WA, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1023 (57th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. 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.