Casuarina Senior College vs Wagaman Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 768 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
Wagaman Primary School
Wagaman · Government primary · T-6
213 students · ICSEA 944
| Measure | Casuarina Senior College Moil NT | Wagaman Primary School Wagaman NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #19 of 23 | #34 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #1347 of 1,472 | #4007 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 10-12 | T-6 |
| Students | 690 | 213 |
| Girls / boys | 354 / 336 | 100 / 113 |
| Foundation intake | – | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 188 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 944 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.9 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 26% |
| Suburb | Moil 0810 | Wagaman 0810 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.casuarinaseniorcollege.com.au | www.wagamanprimary.nt.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wagaman Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (31.7 vs 23.3).
- •Casuarina Senior College has the higher ICSEA (949 vs 944), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wagaman Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.4).
- •Casuarina Senior College is the larger school with 690 students compared with 213.
- •Wagaman Primary School has grown faster over five years (-17% 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 Wagaman Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wagaman Primary School ranks higher (31.7 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 Wagaman Primary School?
About 768 m in a straight line, between Moil and Wagaman in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Casuarina Senior College has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wagaman Primary School has 13.8.
How do Casuarina Senior College and Wagaman Primary School rank in NT?
Casuarina Senior College is 19th of 23 and Wagaman Primary School is 34th of 52 among secondary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.