Alekarenge School vs Laynhapuy Homelands School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Northern Territory, 1008 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alekarenge School
Ali Curung · Government combined · T-11
79 students · ICSEA 637
Laynhapuy Homelands School
Yirrkala · Government combined · T-12
120 students · ICSEA 639
| Measure | Alekarenge School Ali Curung NT | Laynhapuy Homelands School Yirrkala NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #22 of 40 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1167 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | T-11 | T-12 |
| Students | 79 | 120 |
| Girls / boys | 40 / 39 | 51 / 69 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | 4 | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 6 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 637 | 639 |
| ICSEA percentile | 0th | 0th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 91% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 4.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 26.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 100% | 100% |
| Suburb | Ali Curung 0872 | Yirrkala 0880 |
| Council area | Barkly | East Arnhem |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | www.nationwide.com.au/alekarengeschool/ |
The verdict
- •Laynhapuy Homelands School scores higher on the Success Index (25.9 vs 19.6).
- •Laynhapuy Homelands School has the higher ICSEA (639 vs 637), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Laynhapuy Homelands School has fewer students per teacher (4.2 vs 23.9).
- •Laynhapuy Homelands School is the larger school with 120 students compared with 79.
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 Alekarenge School better than Laynhapuy Homelands School?
On the Success Index, Laynhapuy Homelands School ranks higher (25.9 vs 19.6 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 Alekarenge School and Laynhapuy Homelands School?
About 1008 km in a straight line, between Ali Curung and Yirrkala in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alekarenge School has 23.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Laynhapuy Homelands School has 4.2.
How do Alekarenge School and Laynhapuy Homelands School rank in NT?
Alekarenge School is unranked and Laynhapuy Homelands School is 22nd of 40 among combined schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.