Bees Creek Primary School vs Howard Springs Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Northern Territory, 5.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bees Creek Primary School
Freds Pass · Government primary · T-6
283 students · ICSEA 976
Howard Springs Primary School
Howard Springs · Government primary · T-6
277 students · ICSEA 951
| Measure | Bees Creek Primary School Freds Pass NT | Howard Springs Primary School Howard Springs NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #32 of 52 | #26 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #3976 of 4,908 | #3765 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | T-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 283 | 277 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 131 | 127 / 150 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 951 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 19.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 21% |
| Suburb | Freds Pass 0822 | Howard Springs 0835 |
| Council area | Litchfield | Litchfield |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | beescreekschool.com | www.howardspringsprimary.nt.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Howard Springs Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (35.1 vs 32.1).
- •Bees Creek Primary School has the higher ICSEA (976 vs 951), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Howard Springs Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.5).
- •Bees Creek Primary School is the larger school with 283 students compared with 277.
- •Howard Springs Primary School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -18%).
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 Bees Creek Primary School better than Howard Springs Primary School?
On the Success Index, Howard Springs Primary School ranks higher (35.1 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 Bees Creek Primary School and Howard Springs Primary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Freds Pass and Howard Springs in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bees Creek Primary School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Howard Springs Primary School has 14.4.
How do Bees Creek Primary School and Howard Springs Primary School rank in NT?
Bees Creek Primary School is 32nd of 52 and Howard Springs Primary School is 26th of 52 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.