Casuarina Street Primary School vs MacFarlane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Northern Territory, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Casuarina Street Primary School
Katherine East · Government primary · T-6
295 students · ICSEA 991
MacFarlane Primary School
Katherine East · Government primary · T-6
189 students · ICSEA 665
| Measure | Casuarina Street Primary School Katherine East NT | MacFarlane Primary School Katherine East NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 52 | #46 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #3518 of 4,908 | #4708 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | T-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 295 | 189 |
| Girls / boys | 143 / 152 | 91 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 991 | 665 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 1th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 13.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 19.1 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 92% |
| Suburb | Katherine East 0850 | Katherine East 0850 |
| Council area | Katherine | Katherine |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | casuarinastreetprimary.nt.edu.au/ | www.macfarlaneprimary.nt.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Casuarina Street Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (38.7 vs 21.5).
- •Casuarina Street Primary School has the higher ICSEA (991 vs 665), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •MacFarlane Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.6).
- •Casuarina Street Primary School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 189.
- •MacFarlane Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -19%).
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 Street Primary School better than MacFarlane Primary School?
On the Success Index, Casuarina Street Primary School ranks higher (38.7 vs 21.5 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 Street Primary School and MacFarlane Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Katherine East and Katherine East in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Casuarina Street Primary School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and MacFarlane Primary School has 14.5.
How do Casuarina Street Primary School and MacFarlane Primary School rank in NT?
Casuarina Street Primary School is 22nd of 52 and MacFarlane Primary School is 46th of 52 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.