Casuarina Senior College vs Taminmin College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Northern Territory, 33 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
Taminmin College
Humpty Doo · Government high school · 7-12
1,049 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Casuarina Senior College Moil NT | Taminmin College Humpty Doo NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #19 of 23 | #16 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #1347 of 1,472 | #1316 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 10-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 690 | 1,049 |
| Girls / boys | 354 / 336 | 521 / 528 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 187 |
| Year 12 cohort | 188 | 98 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.9 | 85.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 50.3 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 24% |
| Suburb | Moil 0810 | Humpty Doo 0836 |
| Council area | Darwin | Litchfield |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.casuarinaseniorcollege.com.au | www.taminmin.nt.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Taminmin College scores higher on the Success Index (24.9 vs 23.3).
- •Casuarina Senior College has the higher ICSEA (949 vs 937), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Taminmin College has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.4).
- •Taminmin College is the larger school with 1,049 students compared with 690.
- •Taminmin College has grown faster over five years (-10% 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 Taminmin College?
On the Success Index, Taminmin College ranks higher (24.9 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 Taminmin College?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Moil and Humpty Doo in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Casuarina Senior College has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Taminmin College has 12.3.
How do Casuarina Senior College and Taminmin College rank in NT?
Casuarina Senior College is 19th of 23 and Taminmin College is 16th of 23 among secondary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.