Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School vs Leanyer Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Northern Territory, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Wanguri · Catholic primary · T-6
243 students · ICSEA 1035
Leanyer Primary School
Leanyer · Government primary · T-6
538 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Wanguri NT | Leanyer Primary School Leanyer NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 52 | #7 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #2160 of 4,908 | #1852 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | T-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 243 | 538 |
| Girls / boys | 123 / 120 | 258 / 280 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 36.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 12% |
| Suburb | Wanguri 0810 | Leanyer 0812 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | www.leanyerschool.nt.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Leanyer Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.9 vs 57.0).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 1024), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.8).
- •Leanyer Primary School is the larger school with 538 students compared with 243.
- •Leanyer Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs 1%).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Leanyer 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 Spirit Catholic Primary School better than Leanyer Primary School?
On the Success Index, Leanyer Primary School ranks higher (60.9 vs 57.0 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 Spirit Catholic Primary School and Leanyer Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wanguri and Leanyer in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Leanyer Primary School has 14.8.
How do Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School and Leanyer Primary School rank in NT?
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is 11th of 52 and Leanyer Primary School is 7th of 52 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.