Henbury School vs Wanguri Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 513 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
Wanguri Primary School
Wanguri · Government primary · T-6
327 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Henbury School Tiwi NT | Wanguri Primary School Wanguri NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #16 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2529 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | T-6 |
| Students | 195 | 327 |
| Girls / boys | 73 / 122 | 157 / 170 |
| Foundation intake | – | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | 50 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 22 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +36% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 5.3 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 56.5 | 17.9 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 50% | 20% |
| Suburb | Tiwi 0810 | Wanguri 0810 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.henburyschool.org.au/ | web.ntschools.net/w/wanguri/Pages/Home.aspx |
The verdict
- •Wanguri Primary School has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Henbury School has fewer students per teacher (5.3 vs 11.2).
- •Wanguri Primary School is the larger school with 327 students compared with 195.
- •Henbury School has grown faster over five years (36% 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 Henbury School better than Wanguri 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 Wanguri Primary School?
About 513 m in a straight line, between Tiwi and Wanguri in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Henbury School has 5.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wanguri Primary School has 11.2.
How do Henbury School and Wanguri Primary School rank in NT?
Henbury School is unranked and Wanguri Primary School is 16th of 52 among special schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.