Casuarina Senior College vs Moil Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 516 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
Moil Primary School
Moil · Government primary · T-6
167 students · ICSEA 970
| Measure | Casuarina Senior College Moil NT | Moil Primary School Moil NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #19 of 23 | #19 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #1347 of 1,472 | #3037 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 10-12 | T-6 |
| Students | 690 | 167 |
| Girls / boys | 354 / 336 | 86 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | – | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 188 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 970 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.9 | 14.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 14% |
| Suburb | Moil 0810 | Moil 0810 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.casuarinaseniorcollege.com.au | web.ntschools.net/w/moil/Pages/home.aspx |
The verdict
- •Moil Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.6 vs 23.3).
- •Moil Primary School has the higher ICSEA (970 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moil Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.4).
- •Casuarina Senior College is the larger school with 690 students compared with 167.
- •Moil Primary School has grown faster over five years (-6% 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 Moil Primary School?
On the Success Index, Moil Primary School ranks higher (45.6 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 Moil Primary School?
About 516 m in a straight line, between Moil and Moil in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Casuarina Senior College has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moil Primary School has 11.9.
How do Casuarina Senior College and Moil Primary School rank in NT?
Casuarina Senior College is 19th of 23 and Moil Primary School is 19th of 52 among secondary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.