Alawa Primary School vs Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Northern Territory, 1.1 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
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Wanguri · Catholic primary · T-6
243 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Alawa Primary School Alawa NT | Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Wanguri NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 52 | #11 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #2093 of 4,908 | #2160 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | T-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 259 | 243 |
| Girls / boys | 138 / 121 | 123 / 120 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 17.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 13% |
| Suburb | Alawa 0810 | Wanguri 0810 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.alawaprimary.nt.edu.au | www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (57.9 vs 57.0).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alawa Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.0).
- •Alawa Primary School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 243.
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -7%).
- •Alawa Primary School is a government school while Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Holy Spirit Catholic Primary 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 Alawa Primary School and Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Alawa and Wanguri in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alawa Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School has 14.0.
How do Alawa Primary School and Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School rank in NT?
Alawa Primary School is 9th of 52 and Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is 11th of 52 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.