Australian International Islamic College Darwin vs Living Waters Lutheran School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Northern Territory, 1291 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
Living Waters Lutheran School
Alice Springs · Independent primary · T-6
131 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Australian International Islamic College Darwin Berrimah NT | Living Waters Lutheran School Alice Springs NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #12 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2331 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | T-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 40 | 131 |
| Girls / boys | 17 / 23 | 64 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -56% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1071 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 8.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 19% |
| Suburb | Berrimah 0828 | Alice Springs 0871 |
| Council area | Darwin | Alice Springs |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | aiic.qld.edu.au/our-campuses/#Darwin-Campus | www.livingwaterslutheranschool.nt.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Australian International Islamic College Darwin scores higher on the Success Index (71.5 vs 54.9).
- •Australian International Islamic College Darwin has the higher ICSEA (1071 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian International Islamic College Darwin has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.9).
- •Living Waters Lutheran School is the larger school with 131 students compared with 40.
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 Living Waters Lutheran School?
On the Success Index, Australian International Islamic College Darwin ranks higher (71.5 vs 54.9 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 Living Waters Lutheran School?
About 1291 km in a straight line, between Berrimah and Alice Springs 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 Living Waters Lutheran School has 14.9.
How do Australian International Islamic College Darwin and Living Waters Lutheran School rank in NT?
Australian International Islamic College Darwin is unranked and Living Waters Lutheran School is 12th of 52 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.