Douglas Daly School vs Leanyer Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Northern Territory, 165 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
Leanyer Primary School
Leanyer · Government primary · T-6
538 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Douglas Daly School Douglas-Daly NT | Leanyer Primary School Leanyer NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #7 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1852 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | 1-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 5 | 538 |
| Girls / boys | 5 / 0 | 258 / 280 |
| Foundation intake | – | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | – | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.0 | 36.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.0 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 12% |
| Suburb | Douglas-Daly 0822 | Leanyer 0812 |
| Council area | Unincorporated NT | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.leanyerschool.nt.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Leanyer Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.9 vs 52.2).
- •Leanyer Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1024 vs 1022), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Leanyer Primary School is the larger school with 538 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 Leanyer Primary School?
On the Success Index, Leanyer Primary School ranks higher (60.9 vs 52.2 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 Douglas Daly School and Leanyer Primary School?
About 165 km in a straight line, between Douglas-Daly and Leanyer 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 Leanyer Primary School rank in NT?
Douglas Daly School is unranked and Leanyer Primary School is 7th of 52 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.