Bakewell Primary School vs Forrest Parade School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 2.6 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
Forrest Parade School
Bellamack · Government special · T-6
118 students · ICSEA 939
| Measure | Bakewell Primary School Bakewell NT | Forrest Parade School Bellamack NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 52 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3607 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | T-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 616 | 118 |
| Girls / boys | 303 / 313 | 27 / 91 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 939 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 5.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.2 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 34.6 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 36% |
| Suburb | Bakewell 0832 | Bellamack 0832 |
| Council area | Palmerston | Palmerston |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.bakewellprimary.nt.edu.au | forrestparadeschool.nt.edu.au/wp/ |
The verdict
- •Bakewell Primary School has the higher ICSEA (978 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Forrest Parade School has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 14.2).
- •Bakewell Primary School is the larger school with 616 students compared with 118.
- •Forrest Parade School has grown faster over five years (36% 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 Forrest Parade School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bakewell Primary School and Forrest Parade School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Bakewell and Bellamack in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bakewell Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Forrest Parade School has 5.8.
How do Bakewell Primary School and Forrest Parade School rank in NT?
Bakewell Primary School is 23rd of 52 and Forrest Parade School is unranked among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.