Holy Family Catholic Primary School vs Malak Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Northern Territory, 935 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Karama · Catholic primary · T-6
248 students · ICSEA 968
Malak Primary School
Malak · Government primary · T-6
148 students · ICSEA 770
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Karama NT | Malak Primary School Malak NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #24 of 52 | #51 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #3622 of 4,908 | #4862 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | T-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 248 | 148 |
| Girls / boys | 117 / 131 | 70 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 770 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 11.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 10.9 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 34% | 67% |
| Suburb | Karama 0812 | Malak 0812 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.holyfamilynt.catholic.edu.au | www.malakprimary.nt.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (37.2 vs 16.6).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (968 vs 770), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Malak Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.1).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 248 students compared with 148.
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -20%).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Malak 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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School better than Malak Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Family Catholic Primary School ranks higher (37.2 vs 16.6 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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Malak Primary School?
About 935 m in a straight line, between Karama and Malak in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Malak Primary School has 12.1.
How do Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Malak Primary School rank in NT?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 24th of 52 and Malak Primary School is 51st of 52 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.