Alekarenge School vs Murray Downs School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Northern Territory, 29 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
Murray Downs School
Ali Curung · Government combined · T-10
24 students · ICSEA 636
| Measure | Alekarenge School Ali Curung NT | Murray Downs School Ali Curung NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | T-11 | T-10 |
| Students | 79 | 24 |
| Girls / boys | 40 / 39 | 12 / 12 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | 4 | 1 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 637 | 636 |
| ICSEA percentile | 0th | 0th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 91% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 4.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 5.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | – |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 89% |
| Indigenous students | 100% | 100% |
| Suburb | Ali Curung 0872 | Ali Curung 0872 |
| Council area | Barkly | Barkly |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | www.nationwide.com.au/alekarengeschool/ | www.teachintheterritory.nt.gov.au/schools/murray-downs-school |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (19.6 vs 18.9).
- •Alekarenge School has the higher ICSEA (637 vs 636), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Murray Downs School has fewer students per teacher (4.7 vs 23.9).
- •Alekarenge School is the larger school with 79 students compared with 24.
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 Murray Downs 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 Alekarenge School and Murray Downs School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Ali Curung and Ali Curung in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alekarenge School has 23.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Murray Downs School has 4.7.
How do Alekarenge School and Murray Downs School rank in NT?
Alekarenge School is unranked and Murray Downs School is unranked among combined schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.