Casuarina Senior College vs Dripstone Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Northern Territory, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Casuarina Senior College
Moil · Government high school · 10-12
690 students · ICSEA 949
Dripstone Secondary College
Tiwi · Government high school · 7-9
605 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Casuarina Senior College Moil NT | Dripstone Secondary College Tiwi NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #19 of 23 | #7 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #1347 of 1,472 | #703 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 10-12 | 7-9 |
| Students | 690 | 605 |
| Girls / boys | 354 / 336 | 287 / 318 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 226 |
| Year 12 cohort | 188 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.9 | 42.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 19.8 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 20% |
| Suburb | Moil 0810 | Tiwi 0810 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.casuarinaseniorcollege.com.au | www.dripstonemiddle.nt.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dripstone Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (51.7 vs 23.3).
- •Dripstone Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Casuarina Senior College is the larger school with 690 students compared with 605.
- •Dripstone Secondary College has grown faster over five years (16% vs -23%).
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 Casuarina Senior College better than Dripstone Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Dripstone Secondary College ranks higher (51.7 vs 23.3 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 Casuarina Senior College and Dripstone Secondary College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Moil and Tiwi in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Casuarina Senior College has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dripstone Secondary College has 14.2.
How do Casuarina Senior College and Dripstone Secondary College rank in NT?
Casuarina Senior College is 19th of 23 and Dripstone Secondary College is 7th of 23 among secondary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.