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Alawa Primary School vs Anula Primary School

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Northern Territory, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureAlawa Primary School
Alawa NT
Anula Primary School
Anula NT
Success Index
58
Top 50%
53
Top 50%
State rank (type)#9 of 52#15 of 52
National rank (type)#2093 of 4,908#2518 of 4,908
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year rangeT-6T-6
Students259388
Girls / boys138 / 121203 / 185
Foundation intake4050
Year 7 cohort––
Year 12 cohort––
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth-7%-4%
ICSEA
Average 1000
10111006
ICSEA percentile52th50th
Top SEA quarter24%21%
Bottom SEA quarter22%22%
Students per teacher13.514.2
Teaching staff (FTE)19.227.4
Non-teaching staff (FTE)12.810.8
Language background other than English30%43%
Indigenous students17%19%
SuburbAlawa 0810Anula 0812
Council areaDarwinDarwin
RemotenessOuter RegionalOuter Regional
Websitewww.alawaprimary.nt.edu.auwww.anulaprimaryschool.com/

The verdict

  • •Alawa Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.9 vs 52.5).
  • •Alawa Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1011 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •Alawa Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.2).
  • •Anula Primary School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 259.

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 Alawa Primary School better than Anula Primary School?

On the Success Index, Alawa Primary School ranks higher (57.9 vs 52.5 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.

How far apart are Alawa Primary School and Anula Primary School?

About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Alawa and Anula in Northern Territory.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Alawa Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Anula Primary School has 14.2.

How do Alawa Primary School and Anula Primary School rank in NT?

Alawa Primary School is 9th of 52 and Anula Primary School is 15th of 52 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.