Douglas Daly School vs Durack Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Northern Territory, 153 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas Daly School
Douglas-Daly · Government primary · 1-6
5 students · ICSEA 1022
Durack Primary School
Durack · Government primary · T-6
474 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Douglas Daly School Douglas-Daly NT | Durack Primary School Durack NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #13 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2508 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | 1-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 5 | 474 |
| Girls / boys | 5 / 0 | 244 / 230 |
| Foundation intake | – | 77 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | – | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.0 | 27.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.0 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 16% |
| Suburb | Douglas-Daly 0822 | Durack 0830 |
| Council area | Unincorporated NT | Palmerston |
| Remoteness | Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.durackschool.nt.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (52.2 vs 52.7).
- •Douglas Daly School has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Durack Primary School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 5.
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 Douglas Daly School better than Durack Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Douglas Daly School and Durack Primary School?
About 153 km in a straight line, between Douglas-Daly and Durack in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Douglas Daly School and Durack Primary School rank in NT?
Douglas Daly School is unranked and Durack Primary School is 13th of 52 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.