Bakewell Primary School vs Durack Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Northern Territory, 2.9 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
Durack Primary School
Durack · Government primary · T-6
474 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Bakewell Primary School Bakewell NT | Durack Primary School Durack NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 52 | #13 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #3607 of 4,908 | #2508 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | T-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 616 | 474 |
| Girls / boys | 303 / 313 | 244 / 230 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 77 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.2 | 27.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 16% |
| Suburb | Bakewell 0832 | Durack 0830 |
| Council area | Palmerston | Palmerston |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.bakewellprimary.nt.edu.au | www.durackschool.nt.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Durack Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.7 vs 37.4).
- •Durack Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bakewell Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.4).
- •Bakewell Primary School is the larger school with 616 students compared with 474.
- •Durack Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% 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 Durack Primary School?
On the Success Index, Durack Primary School ranks higher (52.7 vs 37.4 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 Durack Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Bakewell and Durack in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bakewell Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Durack Primary School has 17.4.
How do Bakewell Primary School and Durack Primary School rank in NT?
Bakewell Primary School is 23rd of 52 and Durack Primary School is 13th of 52 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.