Durack Primary School vs Palmerston Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 1.9 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
Palmerston Christian College
Marlow Lagoon · Independent combined · T-10
365 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Durack Primary School Durack NT | Palmerston Christian College Marlow Lagoon NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #13 of 52 | #11 of 40 |
| National rank (type) | #2508 of 4,908 | #924 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | T-6 | T-10 |
| Students | 474 | 365 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 230 | 176 / 189 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 51 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.2 | 24.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 17.3 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 10% |
| Suburb | Durack 0830 | Marlow Lagoon 0830 |
| Council area | Palmerston | Palmerston |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.durackschool.nt.edu.au | www.pcc.nt.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Durack Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.7 vs 36.7).
- •Durack Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Palmerston Christian College has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.4).
- •Durack Primary School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 365.
- •Durack Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs 13%).
- •Durack Primary School is a government school while Palmerston Christian College is an independent 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 Durack Primary School better than Palmerston Christian College?
On the Success Index, Durack Primary School ranks higher (52.7 vs 36.7 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 Durack Primary School and Palmerston Christian College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Durack and Marlow Lagoon in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Durack Primary School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Palmerston Christian College has 15.0.
How do Durack Primary School and Palmerston Christian College rank in NT?
Durack Primary School is 13th of 52 and Palmerston Christian College is 11th of 40 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.