Australian International Islamic College Darwin vs Marrara Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 1.1 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
Marrara Christian College
Marrara · Independent combined · T-10
289 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Australian International Islamic College Darwin Berrimah NT | Marrara Christian College Marrara NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #17 of 40 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1112 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | T-6 | T-10 |
| Students | 40 | 289 |
| Girls / boys | 17 / 23 | 140 / 149 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 41 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1071 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 22.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 18.3 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 28% |
| Suburb | Berrimah 0828 | Marrara 0812 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | aiic.qld.edu.au/our-campuses/#Darwin-Campus | www.mcc.nt.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Australian International Islamic College Darwin scores higher on the Success Index (71.5 vs 28.2).
- •Australian International Islamic College Darwin has the higher ICSEA (1071 vs 962), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian International Islamic College Darwin has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.8).
- •Marrara Christian College is the larger school with 289 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 Marrara Christian College?
On the Success Index, Australian International Islamic College Darwin ranks higher (71.5 vs 28.2 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 Marrara Christian College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Berrimah and Marrara 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 Marrara Christian College has 12.8.
How do Australian International Islamic College Darwin and Marrara Christian College rank in NT?
Australian International Islamic College Darwin is unranked and Marrara Christian College is 17th of 40 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.