Dripstone Secondary College vs Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 864 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dripstone Secondary College
Tiwi · Government high school · 7-9
605 students · ICSEA 994
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Wanguri · Catholic primary · T-6
243 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Dripstone Secondary College Tiwi NT | Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Wanguri NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 23 | #11 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #703 of 1,472 | #2160 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-9 | T-6 |
| Students | 605 | 243 |
| Girls / boys | 287 / 318 | 123 / 120 |
| Foundation intake | – | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | 226 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.0 | 17.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.8 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 13% |
| Suburb | Tiwi 0810 | Wanguri 0810 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.dripstonemiddle.nt.edu.au | www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.0 vs 51.7).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dripstone Secondary College is the larger school with 605 students compared with 243.
- •Dripstone Secondary College has grown faster over five years (16% vs 1%).
- •Dripstone Secondary College is a government school while Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Dripstone Secondary College better than Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School ranks higher (57.0 vs 51.7 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 Dripstone Secondary College and Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?
About 864 m in a straight line, between Tiwi and Wanguri in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dripstone Secondary College has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School has 14.0.
How do Dripstone Secondary College and Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School rank in NT?
Dripstone Secondary College is 7th of 23 and Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is 11th of 52 among secondary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.