Holy Family Catholic Primary School vs Marrara Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 1.9 km 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
Marrara Christian College
Marrara · Independent combined · T-10
289 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Karama NT | Marrara Christian College Marrara NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #24 of 52 | #17 of 40 |
| National rank (type) | #3622 of 4,908 | #1112 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | T-6 | T-10 |
| Students | 248 | 289 |
| Girls / boys | 117 / 131 | 140 / 149 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 41 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 22.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 18.3 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 34% | 28% |
| Suburb | Karama 0812 | Marrara 0812 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.holyfamilynt.catholic.edu.au | www.mcc.nt.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (37.2 vs 28.2).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (968 vs 962), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marrara Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.1).
- •Marrara Christian College is the larger school with 289 students compared with 248.
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -8%).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Marrara Christian College is an independent 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 Marrara Christian College?
On the Success Index, Holy Family Catholic Primary School ranks higher (37.2 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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Marrara Christian College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Karama and Marrara 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 Marrara Christian College has 12.8.
How do Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Marrara Christian College rank in NT?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 24th of 52 and Marrara Christian College is 17th of 40 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.