Haileybury Rendall School vs Karama Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 5.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Haileybury Rendall School
Berrimah · Independent combined · T-12
970 students · ICSEA 1082
Karama Primary School
Karama · Government primary · T-6
173 students · ICSEA 769
| Measure | Haileybury Rendall School Berrimah NT | Karama Primary School Karama NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1 of 40 | #47 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #179 of 1,259 | #4794 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | T-12 | T-6 |
| Students | 970 | 173 |
| Girls / boys | 512 / 458 | 90 / 83 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | 120 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 65 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +55% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 769 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 91.1 | 13.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 55.7 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 83% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 67% |
| Suburb | Berrimah 0828 | Karama 0812 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.haileyburyrendall.com.au |
The verdict
- •Haileybury Rendall School scores higher on the Success Index (75.0 vs 19.5).
- •Haileybury Rendall School has the higher ICSEA (1082 vs 769), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Haileybury Rendall School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.8).
- •Haileybury Rendall School is the larger school with 970 students compared with 173.
- •Haileybury Rendall School has grown faster over five years (55% vs 0%).
- •Haileybury Rendall School is a independent school while Karama Primary School is a government 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 Haileybury Rendall School better than Karama Primary School?
On the Success Index, Haileybury Rendall School ranks higher (75.0 vs 19.5 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 Haileybury Rendall School and Karama Primary School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Berrimah and Karama in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Haileybury Rendall School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Karama Primary School has 12.8.
How do Haileybury Rendall School and Karama Primary School rank in NT?
Haileybury Rendall School is 1st of 40 and Karama Primary School is 47th of 52 among combined schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.