Adelaide River School vs Mataranka School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Northern Territory, 282 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Adelaide River School
Adelaide River · Government combined · T-8
50 students · ICSEA 855
Mataranka School
Mataranka · Government combined · 2-10
23 students · ICSEA 844
| Measure | Adelaide River School Adelaide River NT | Mataranka School Mataranka NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | T-8 | 2-10 |
| Students | 50 | 23 |
| Girls / boys | 32 / 18 | 13 / 10 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 2 | 2 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | -36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 855 | 844 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 5.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 4.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 1.5 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 54% | 70% |
| Suburb | Adelaide River 0846 | Mataranka 0852 |
| Council area | Coomalie | Roper Gulf |
| Remoteness | Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | www.teachintheterritory.nt.gov.au/schools/adelaide-river-school | www.teachintheterritory.nt.gov.au/schools/mataranka-school |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (27.4 vs 27.2).
- •Adelaide River School has the higher ICSEA (855 vs 844), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mataranka School has fewer students per teacher (5.2 vs 13.2).
- •Adelaide River School is the larger school with 50 students compared with 23.
- •Adelaide River School has grown faster over five years (28% vs -36%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Adelaide River School better than Mataranka School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Adelaide River School and Mataranka School?
About 282 km in a straight line, between Adelaide River and Mataranka in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Adelaide River School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mataranka School has 5.2.
How do Adelaide River School and Mataranka School rank in NT?
Adelaide River School is unranked and Mataranka School is unranked among combined schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.