Bakewell Primary School vs MacKillop Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 1.7 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
MacKillop Catholic College
Johnston · Catholic high school · 7-12
795 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Bakewell Primary School Bakewell NT | MacKillop Catholic College Johnston NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 52 | #4 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #3607 of 4,908 | #535 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | T-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 616 | 795 |
| Girls / boys | 303 / 313 | 397 / 398 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 191 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 87 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.2 | 76.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 48.9 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 13% |
| Suburb | Bakewell 0832 | Johnston 0832 |
| Council area | Palmerston | Palmerston |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.bakewellprimary.nt.edu.au | www.mackillopnt.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •MacKillop Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (59.1 vs 37.4).
- •MacKillop Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •MacKillop Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.2).
- •MacKillop Catholic College is the larger school with 795 students compared with 616.
- •MacKillop Catholic College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -25%).
- •Bakewell Primary School is a government school while MacKillop Catholic College is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 MacKillop Catholic College?
On the Success Index, MacKillop Catholic College ranks higher (59.1 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 MacKillop Catholic College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bakewell and Johnston in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bakewell Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and MacKillop Catholic College has 10.4.
How do Bakewell Primary School and MacKillop Catholic College rank in NT?
Bakewell Primary School is 23rd of 52 and MacKillop Catholic College is 4th of 23 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.