Clyde Fenton Primary School vs Tennant Creek Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Northern Territory, 613 km 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
Tennant Creek Primary School
Tennant Creek · Government primary · T-6
309 students · ICSEA 732
| Measure | Clyde Fenton Primary School Katherine NT | Tennant Creek Primary School Tennant Creek NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #50 of 52 | #42 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #4847 of 4,908 | #4552 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | T-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 114 | 309 |
| Girls / boys | 50 / 64 | 152 / 157 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 693 | 732 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 81% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 34.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 19.7 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 87% | 78% |
| Suburb | Katherine 0850 | Tennant Creek 0860 |
| Council area | Katherine | Barkly |
| Remoteness | Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | cfs.nt.edu.au/ | www.facebook.com/tennantcreekprimaryschoolcouncil/ |
The verdict
- •Tennant Creek Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (24.1 vs 18.0).
- •Tennant Creek Primary School has the higher ICSEA (732 vs 693), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tennant Creek Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 10.6).
- •Tennant Creek Primary School is the larger school with 309 students compared with 114.
- •Tennant Creek Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% 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 Tennant Creek Primary School?
On the Success Index, Tennant Creek Primary School ranks higher (24.1 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 Tennant Creek Primary School?
About 613 km in a straight line, between Katherine and Tennant Creek 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 Tennant Creek Primary School has 9.0.
How do Clyde Fenton Primary School and Tennant Creek Primary School rank in NT?
Clyde Fenton Primary School is 50th of 52 and Tennant Creek Primary School is 42nd of 52 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.