Cannington Community Education Support Centre
147 Wharf Street, Cannington WA 6107
Cannington Community Education Support Centre is a government special school in Cannington, WA for Years 7–12 with about 121 students. Its ICSEA is 984, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff, School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Students by year level, latest published year.
About this school, from public sources
Based on publicly available information, Cannington Community Education Support Centre is a WA government special school in Cannington catering to over 100 secondary students across Years 7-12. It runs a life skills curriculum alongside English, maths and PE, plus vocational training in visual arts and construction, Duke of Edinburgh Award, and Fire and Emergency Service Cadets. Each student follows a personalised education or transition plan. Facilities include design and technology workshops, IT labs, a fitness room and a dedicated student bus service.
Often praised
- individual education/transition plans
- vocational training options
- dedicated transport service
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannington Community College | Cannington | Public k–12 / combined | 0.0 km | 983 | 856 |
| Fountain College | Ferndale | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.0 km | 1,022 | 689 |
| Al-Ameen College | Langford | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.6 km | 1,087 | 1,436 |
| Carson Street School | East Victoria Park | Public special | 3.7 km | 990 | 89 |
| Australian Islamic College Kewdale | Kewdale | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.8 km | 1,037 | 2,070 |
| Kenwick School | Kenwick | Public special | 3.8 km | 972 | 97 |
| Riverton Education Support Centre | Riverton | Public special | 4.2 km | 1,068 | 44 |
| Rehoboth Christian College | Kenwick | Independent k–12 / combined | 4.3 km | 1,119 | 1,146 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in WA
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham Senior High School Education Support Centre | Rockingham | Public special · 7-12 | 79 | 984 |
| Meadow Springs Education Support Centre | Meadow Springs | Public special · K-6 | 97 | 985 |
| Merriwa Education Support Centre | Merriwa | Public special · K-6 | 107 | 983 |
| Burbridge School | Koondoola | Public special · K-12 | 64 | 987 |
| Riverside Education Support Centre | Greenfields | Public special · PP-6 | 73 | 988 |
| Shenton College Deaf Education Centre | Shenton Park | Public special · 7-12 | 41 | 988 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.