Alawa Primary School vs Douglas Daly School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Northern Territory, 165 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alawa Primary School
Alawa · Government primary · T-6
259 students · ICSEA 1011
Douglas Daly School
Douglas-Daly · Government primary · 1-6
5 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Alawa Primary School Alawa NT | Douglas Daly School Douglas-Daly NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 52 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2093 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | T-6 | 1-6 |
| Students | 259 | 5 |
| Girls / boys | 138 / 121 | 5 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 1.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 1.0 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 0% |
| Suburb | Alawa 0810 | Douglas-Daly 0822 |
| Council area | Darwin | Unincorporated NT |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | www.alawaprimary.nt.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Alawa Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.9 vs 52.2).
- •Douglas Daly School has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alawa Primary School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 5.
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 Douglas Daly School?
On the Success Index, Alawa Primary School ranks higher (57.9 vs 52.2 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 Douglas Daly School?
About 165 km in a straight line, between Alawa and Douglas-Daly in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Alawa Primary School and Douglas Daly School rank in NT?
Alawa Primary School is 9th of 52 and Douglas Daly School is unranked among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.