Durack Primary School vs Gray Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Northern Territory, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Durack Primary School
Durack · Government primary · T-6
474 students · ICSEA 1017
Gray Primary School
Gray · Government primary · T-6
283 students · ICSEA 808
| Measure | Durack Primary School Durack NT | Gray Primary School Gray NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #13 of 52 | #52 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #2508 of 4,908 | #4878 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | T-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 474 | 283 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 230 | 151 / 132 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 808 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.2 | 19.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 20.3 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 64% |
| Suburb | Durack 0830 | Gray 0830 |
| Council area | Palmerston | Palmerston |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.durackschool.nt.edu.au | www.grayprimary.nt.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Durack Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.7 vs 16.1).
- •Durack Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 808), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gray Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.4).
- •Durack Primary School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 283.
- •Durack Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -3%).
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 Durack Primary School better than Gray Primary School?
On the Success Index, Durack Primary School ranks higher (52.7 vs 16.1 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 Durack Primary School and Gray Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Durack and Gray in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Durack Primary School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gray Primary School has 14.7.
How do Durack Primary School and Gray Primary School rank in NT?
Durack Primary School is 13th of 52 and Gray Primary School is 52nd of 52 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.