Casuarina Senior College vs Jingili Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 654 m 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
Jingili Primary School
Jingili · Government primary · T-6
235 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Casuarina Senior College Moil NT | Jingili Primary School Jingili NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #19 of 23 | #17 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #1347 of 1,472 | #2806 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 10-12 | T-6 |
| Students | 690 | 235 |
| Girls / boys | 354 / 336 | 114 / 121 |
| Foundation intake | – | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 188 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.9 | 15.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 6.9 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 23% |
| Suburb | Moil 0810 | Jingili 0810 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.casuarinaseniorcollege.com.au | www.jingiliprimary.nt.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Jingili Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.4 vs 23.3).
- •Jingili Primary School has the higher ICSEA (997 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Casuarina Senior College has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.6).
- •Casuarina Senior College is the larger school with 690 students compared with 235.
- •Jingili Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% 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 Jingili Primary School?
On the Success Index, Jingili Primary School ranks higher (48.4 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 Jingili Primary School?
About 654 m in a straight line, between Moil and Jingili in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Casuarina Senior College has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Jingili Primary School has 15.6.
How do Casuarina Senior College and Jingili Primary School rank in NT?
Casuarina Senior College is 19th of 23 and Jingili Primary School is 17th of 52 among secondary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.