Sevenoaks Senior College is a government secondary school in Cannington that combines academic rigour with strong pastoral support.
Sevenoaks Senior College is a government secondary school in Cannington that combines academic rigour with strong pastoral support. The school operates a dedicated Trade Training Centre offering automotive and metals instruction, alongside a STEM Room, giving students hands-on pathways in technical fields. Through programs like Find Your Future and the Young Adult Ethos mentoring model, the college helps students map their next steps. It offers the Polly Farmer Follow the Dream program for gifted students, learning advocacy for all, and active sports competition. Sevenoaks suits students wanting structured support alongside genuine choice between academic and trade-focused learning.
Sevenoaks Senior College is also known as SSC Cannington.
Sevenoaks Senior College is a small government secondary school with approximately 439 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.
Sevenoaks Senior 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.
Sevenoaks Senior College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 39% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 78%, which is below the national benchmark.
Sevenoaks Senior College is located in Cannington, WA, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 964 (31th 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.