Driver Primary School vs Humpty Doo Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Northern Territory, 17 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Driver Primary School
Driver · Government primary · T-6
409 students · ICSEA 914
Humpty Doo Primary School
Humpty Doo · Government primary · T-6
362 students · ICSEA 924
| Measure | Driver Primary School Driver NT | Humpty Doo Primary School Humpty Doo NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #40 of 52 | #27 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #4487 of 4,908 | #3808 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | T-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 409 | 362 |
| Girls / boys | 203 / 206 | 171 / 191 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 914 | 924 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.0 | 27.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.1 | 12.0 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 35% | 24% |
| Suburb | Driver 0830 | Humpty Doo 0836 |
| Council area | Palmerston | Litchfield |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.driverprimary.nt.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Humpty Doo Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (34.5 vs 25.1).
- •Humpty Doo Primary School has the higher ICSEA (924 vs 914), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Humpty Doo Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.5).
- •Driver Primary School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 362.
- •Humpty Doo Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -8%).
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 Driver Primary School better than Humpty Doo Primary School?
On the Success Index, Humpty Doo Primary School ranks higher (34.5 vs 25.1 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 Driver Primary School and Humpty Doo Primary School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Driver and Humpty Doo in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Driver Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Humpty Doo Primary School has 13.0.
How do Driver Primary School and Humpty Doo Primary School rank in NT?
Driver Primary School is 40th of 52 and Humpty Doo Primary School is 27th of 52 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.