Dripstone Secondary College vs Nakara Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 722 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
Nakara Primary School
Nakara · Government primary · T-6
409 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | Dripstone Secondary College Tiwi NT | Nakara Primary School Nakara NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 23 | #14 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #703 of 1,472 | #2516 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-9 | T-6 |
| Students | 605 | 409 |
| Girls / boys | 287 / 318 | 207 / 202 |
| Foundation intake | – | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | 226 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.0 | 25.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.8 | 20.3 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 13% |
| Suburb | Tiwi 0810 | Nakara 0810 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.dripstonemiddle.nt.edu.au | www.nakaraprimary.nt.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (51.7 vs 52.6).
- •Nakara Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dripstone Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.2).
- •Dripstone Secondary College is the larger school with 605 students compared with 409.
- •Dripstone Secondary College has grown faster over five years (16% vs -21%).
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 Nakara 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 Dripstone Secondary College and Nakara Primary School?
About 722 m in a straight line, between Tiwi and Nakara in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dripstone Secondary College has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nakara Primary School has 16.2.
How do Dripstone Secondary College and Nakara Primary School rank in NT?
Dripstone Secondary College is 7th of 23 and Nakara Primary School is 14th of 52 among secondary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.