Braitling Primary School vs Larapinta Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Northern Territory, 4.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Braitling Primary School
Braitling · Government primary · T-6
218 students · ICSEA 911
Larapinta Primary School
Alice Springs · Government primary · T-6
285 students · ICSEA 909
| Measure | Braitling Primary School Braitling NT | Larapinta Primary School Alice Springs NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #25 of 52 | #35 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #3713 of 4,908 | #4143 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | T-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 218 | 285 |
| Girls / boys | 101 / 117 | 151 / 134 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 911 | 909 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 20.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 21.3 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 44% | 37% |
| Suburb | Braitling 0870 | Alice Springs 0870 |
| Council area | Alice Springs | Alice Springs |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | braitlingps.nt.edu.au/ | www.larapintaprimary.nt.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Braitling Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (35.8 vs 29.8).
- •Braitling Primary School has the higher ICSEA (911 vs 909), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Braitling Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.3).
- •Larapinta Primary School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 218.
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 Braitling Primary School better than Larapinta Primary School?
On the Success Index, Braitling Primary School ranks higher (35.8 vs 29.8 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 Braitling Primary School and Larapinta Primary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Braitling and Alice Springs in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Braitling Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Larapinta Primary School has 14.3.
How do Braitling Primary School and Larapinta Primary School rank in NT?
Braitling Primary School is 25th of 52 and Larapinta Primary School is 35th of 52 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.