Cyril Jackson Senior Campus is a government secondary school in Bassendean focused on vocational training and work-based pathways alongside traditional academics.
Cyril Jackson Senior Campus is a government secondary school in Bassendean focused on vocational training and work-based pathways alongside traditional academics. The school supports students from diverse backgrounds, including those learning English as an additional language and students with humanitarian experience. An enabling program through ECU UniPrep opens a university pathway for those who need foundational preparation. Teaching is progressive and inquiry-led, and the school runs a dedicated student services unit to support student wellbeing alongside learning.
Cyril Jackson Senior Campus is also known as CJSC and CJSC Bassendean.
Median ATAR 71.8 ranks #5 of 6 Western Australia schools. Within Western Australia Government schools, ranks #2 of 2.
Cyril Jackson Senior Campus is a medium-sized government secondary school with approximately 671 students. It offers education for years 11-12. 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.
Cyril Jackson Senior Campus 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.
Cyril Jackson Senior Campus has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.5:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 32% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 80%, which is below the national benchmark.
Cyril Jackson Senior Campus has a median ATAR of 71.8. 100% of students received a university offer. The apparent retention rate from Year 10 to Year 12 is 133%, indicating how many students stay through to graduation.
Cyril Jackson Senior Campus is located in Bassendean, WA, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 962 (29th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. 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.