Darwin Middle School vs Larrakeyah Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Darwin Middle School
The Gardens · Government high school · 7-9
663 students · ICSEA 1065
Larrakeyah Primary School
Larrakeyah · Government primary · T-6
480 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Darwin Middle School The Gardens NT | Larrakeyah Primary School Larrakeyah NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #5 of 23 | #3 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #567 of 1,472 | #1548 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-9 | T-6 |
| Students | 663 | 480 |
| Girls / boys | 349 / 314 | 239 / 241 |
| Foundation intake | – | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | 208 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.2 | 26.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | The Gardens 0820 | Larrakeyah 0820 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.darwinmiddle.nt.edu.au | www.larrakeyahprimary.nt.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Larrakeyah Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.0 vs 57.5).
- •Larrakeyah Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Darwin Middle School has fewer students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.9).
- •Darwin Middle School is the larger school with 663 students compared with 480.
- •Larrakeyah Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% 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 Darwin Middle School better than Larrakeyah Primary School?
On the Success Index, Larrakeyah Primary School ranks higher (64.0 vs 57.5 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 Darwin Middle School and Larrakeyah Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between The Gardens and Larrakeyah in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darwin Middle School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Larrakeyah Primary School has 17.9.
How do Darwin Middle School and Larrakeyah Primary School rank in NT?
Darwin Middle School is 5th of 23 and Larrakeyah Primary School is 3rd of 52 among secondary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.