Bees Creek Primary School vs Sattler Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 234 m 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
Sattler Christian College
Freds Pass · Independent combined · T-10
245 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Bees Creek Primary School Freds Pass NT | Sattler Christian College Freds Pass NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #32 of 52 | #9 of 40 |
| National rank (type) | #3976 of 4,908 | #867 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | T-6 | T-10 |
| Students | 283 | 245 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 131 | 134 / 111 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 28 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +115% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 15.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 10% |
| Suburb | Freds Pass 0822 | Freds Pass 0822 |
| Council area | Litchfield | Litchfield |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | beescreekschool.com | www.scc.nt.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sattler Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (39.6 vs 32.1).
- •Sattler Christian College has the higher ICSEA (997 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bees Creek Primary School is the larger school with 283 students compared with 245.
- •Sattler Christian College has grown faster over five years (115% vs -18%).
- •Bees Creek Primary School is a government school while Sattler Christian College is an independent 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 Bees Creek Primary School better than Sattler Christian College?
On the Success Index, Sattler Christian College ranks higher (39.6 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 Sattler Christian College?
About 234 m in a straight line, between Freds Pass and Freds Pass 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 Sattler Christian College has 15.5.
How do Bees Creek Primary School and Sattler Christian College rank in NT?
Bees Creek Primary School is 32nd of 52 and Sattler Christian College is 9th of 40 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.