Clyde Fenton Primary School vs Katherine School Of The Air
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 150 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clyde Fenton Primary School
Katherine · Government primary · T-6
114 students · ICSEA 693
Katherine School Of The Air
Katherine · Government combined · T-9
137 students · ICSEA 931
| Measure | Clyde Fenton Primary School Katherine NT | Katherine School Of The Air Katherine NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #50 of 52 | #12 of 40 |
| National rank (type) | #4847 of 4,908 | #978 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | T-6 | T-9 |
| Students | 114 | 137 |
| Girls / boys | 50 / 64 | 68 / 69 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 5 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 693 | 931 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 81% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 7.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 18.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 87% | 18% |
| Suburb | Katherine 0850 | Katherine 0850 |
| Council area | Katherine | Katherine |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | cfs.nt.edu.au/ | www.ksa.nt.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Katherine School Of The Air scores higher on the Success Index (34.1 vs 18.0).
- •Katherine School Of The Air has the higher ICSEA (931 vs 693), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Katherine School Of The Air has fewer students per teacher (7.3 vs 10.6).
- •Katherine School Of The Air is the larger school with 137 students compared with 114.
- •Katherine School Of The Air has grown faster over five years (-17% vs -36%).
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 Clyde Fenton Primary School better than Katherine School Of The Air?
On the Success Index, Katherine School Of The Air ranks higher (34.1 vs 18.0 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 Clyde Fenton Primary School and Katherine School Of The Air?
About 150 m in a straight line, between Katherine and Katherine in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clyde Fenton Primary School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Katherine School Of The Air has 7.3.
How do Clyde Fenton Primary School and Katherine School Of The Air rank in NT?
Clyde Fenton Primary School is 50th of 52 and Katherine School Of The Air is 12th of 40 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.