Australian International Islamic College Darwin vs Karama Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Northern Territory, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian International Islamic College Darwin
Berrimah · Independent primary · T-6
40 students · ICSEA 1071
Karama Primary School
Karama · Government primary · T-6
173 students · ICSEA 769
| Measure | Australian International Islamic College Darwin Berrimah NT | Karama Primary School Karama NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #47 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4794 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | T-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 40 | 173 |
| Girls / boys | 17 / 23 | 90 / 83 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1071 | 769 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 13.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 83% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 67% |
| Suburb | Berrimah 0828 | Karama 0812 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | aiic.qld.edu.au/our-campuses/#Darwin-Campus |
The verdict
- •Australian International Islamic College Darwin scores higher on the Success Index (71.5 vs 19.5).
- •Australian International Islamic College Darwin has the higher ICSEA (1071 vs 769), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian International Islamic College Darwin has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.8).
- •Karama Primary School is the larger school with 173 students compared with 40.
- •Australian International Islamic College Darwin is a independent school while Karama Primary School is a government 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 Australian International Islamic College Darwin better than Karama Primary School?
On the Success Index, Australian International Islamic College Darwin ranks higher (71.5 vs 19.5 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 Australian International Islamic College Darwin and Karama Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Berrimah and Karama in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian International Islamic College Darwin has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Karama Primary School has 12.8.
How do Australian International Islamic College Darwin and Karama Primary School rank in NT?
Australian International Islamic College Darwin is unranked and Karama Primary School is 47th of 52 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.