Bakewell Primary School vs Bees Creek Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Northern Territory, 8.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bakewell Primary School
Bakewell · Government primary · T-6
616 students · ICSEA 978
Bees Creek Primary School
Freds Pass · Government primary · T-6
283 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Bakewell Primary School Bakewell NT | Bees Creek Primary School Freds Pass NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 52 | #32 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #3607 of 4,908 | #3976 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | T-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 616 | 283 |
| Girls / boys | 303 / 313 | 152 / 131 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.2 | 18.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 16% |
| Suburb | Bakewell 0832 | Freds Pass 0822 |
| Council area | Palmerston | Litchfield |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.bakewellprimary.nt.edu.au | beescreekschool.com |
The verdict
- •Bakewell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (37.4 vs 32.1).
- •Bakewell Primary School has the higher ICSEA (978 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bakewell Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.5).
- •Bakewell Primary School is the larger school with 616 students compared with 283.
- •Bees Creek Primary School has grown faster over five years (-18% vs -25%).
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 Bakewell Primary School better than Bees Creek Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bakewell Primary School ranks higher (37.4 vs 32.1 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 Bakewell Primary School and Bees Creek Primary School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Bakewell and Freds Pass in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bakewell Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bees Creek Primary School has 15.5.
How do Bakewell Primary School and Bees Creek Primary School rank in NT?
Bakewell Primary School is 23rd of 52 and Bees Creek Primary School is 32nd of 52 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.