Casuarina Senior College vs Nightcliff High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Northern Territory, 3.0 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
Nightcliff High School
Nightcliff · Government high school · 7-9
409 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Casuarina Senior College Moil NT | Nightcliff High School Nightcliff NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #19 of 23 | #9 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #1347 of 1,472 | #749 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 10-12 | 7-9 |
| Students | 690 | 409 |
| Girls / boys | 354 / 336 | 181 / 228 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 145 |
| 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 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.9 | 29.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 19% |
| Suburb | Moil 0810 | Nightcliff 0810 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.casuarinaseniorcollege.com.au | www.nightcliffmiddle.nt.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nightcliff High School scores higher on the Success Index (49.6 vs 23.3).
- •Nightcliff High School has the higher ICSEA (986 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nightcliff High School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.4).
- •Casuarina Senior College is the larger school with 690 students compared with 409.
- •Nightcliff High 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 Nightcliff High School?
On the Success Index, Nightcliff High School ranks higher (49.6 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 Nightcliff High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Moil and Nightcliff in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Casuarina Senior College has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nightcliff High School has 13.6.
How do Casuarina Senior College and Nightcliff High School rank in NT?
Casuarina Senior College is 19th of 23 and Nightcliff High School is 9th of 23 among secondary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.