Henbury School vs Nakara Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 742 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Henbury School
Tiwi · Government special · 7-12
195 students · ICSEA 894
Nakara Primary School
Nakara · Government primary · T-6
409 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | Henbury School Tiwi NT | Nakara Primary School Nakara NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #14 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2516 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | T-6 |
| Students | 195 | 409 |
| Girls / boys | 73 / 122 | 207 / 202 |
| Foundation intake | – | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | 50 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 22 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +36% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 5.3 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 25.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 56.5 | 20.3 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 50% | 13% |
| Suburb | Tiwi 0810 | Nakara 0810 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.henburyschool.org.au/ | www.nakaraprimary.nt.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Nakara Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Henbury School has fewer students per teacher (5.3 vs 16.2).
- •Nakara Primary School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 195.
- •Henbury School has grown faster over five years (36% vs -21%).
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 Henbury School better than Nakara Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Henbury School and Nakara Primary School?
About 742 m in a straight line, between Tiwi and Nakara in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Henbury School has 5.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nakara Primary School has 16.2.
How do Henbury School and Nakara Primary School rank in NT?
Henbury School is unranked and Nakara Primary School is 14th of 52 among special schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.