Haileybury Rendall School vs Marrara Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Northern Territory, 3.7 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
Marrara Christian College
Marrara · Independent combined · T-10
289 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Haileybury Rendall School Berrimah NT | Marrara Christian College Marrara NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1 of 40 | #17 of 40 |
| National rank (type) | #179 of 1,259 | #1112 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | T-12 | T-10 |
| Students | 970 | 289 |
| Girls / boys | 512 / 458 | 140 / 149 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | 120 | 41 |
| Year 12 cohort | 65 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +55% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 91.1 | 22.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 55.7 | 18.3 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 28% |
| Suburb | Berrimah 0828 | Marrara 0812 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.haileyburyrendall.com.au | www.mcc.nt.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Haileybury Rendall School scores higher on the Success Index (75.0 vs 28.2).
- •Haileybury Rendall School has the higher ICSEA (1082 vs 962), 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 289.
- •Haileybury Rendall School has grown faster over five years (55% 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 Haileybury Rendall School better than Marrara Christian College?
On the Success Index, Haileybury Rendall School ranks higher (75.0 vs 28.2 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 Marrara Christian College?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Berrimah and Marrara in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Haileybury Rendall School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marrara Christian College has 12.8.
How do Haileybury Rendall School and Marrara Christian College rank in NT?
Haileybury Rendall School is 1st of 40 and Marrara Christian College is 17th of 40 among combined schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.