Alawa Primary School vs Nakara 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
Nakara Primary School
Nakara · Government primary · T-6
409 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | Alawa Primary School Alawa NT | Nakara Primary School Nakara NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 52 | #14 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #2093 of 4,908 | #2516 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | T-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 259 | 409 |
| Girls / boys | 138 / 121 | 207 / 202 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 25.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 20.3 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 13% |
| Suburb | Alawa 0810 | Nakara 0810 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.alawaprimary.nt.edu.au | www.nakaraprimary.nt.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Alawa Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.9 vs 52.6).
- •Nakara Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alawa Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.2).
- •Nakara Primary School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 259.
- •Alawa Primary School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -21%).
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 Nakara Primary School?
On the Success Index, Alawa Primary School ranks higher (57.9 vs 52.6 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 Nakara Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Alawa and Nakara in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alawa Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nakara Primary School has 16.2.
How do Alawa Primary School and Nakara Primary School rank in NT?
Alawa Primary School is 9th of 52 and Nakara Primary School is 14th of 52 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.