Howard Springs Primary School vs Nhulunbuy Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Northern Territory, 624 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Springs Primary School
Howard Springs · Government primary · T-6
277 students · ICSEA 951
Nhulunbuy Primary School
Nhulunbuy · Government primary · T-6
349 students · ICSEA 946
| Measure | Howard Springs Primary School Howard Springs NT | Nhulunbuy Primary School Nhulunbuy NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #26 of 52 | #30 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #3765 of 4,908 | #3901 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | T-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 277 | 349 |
| Girls / boys | 127 / 150 | 149 / 200 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 946 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 26.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 22.3 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 23% |
| Suburb | Howard Springs 0835 | Nhulunbuy 0880 |
| Council area | Litchfield | Unincorporated NT |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Very Remote |
| Website | www.howardspringsprimary.nt.edu.au/ | www.nhulunbuyprimary.nt.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Howard Springs Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (35.1 vs 33.2).
- •Howard Springs Primary School has the higher ICSEA (951 vs 946), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nhulunbuy Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.4).
- •Nhulunbuy Primary School is the larger school with 349 students compared with 277.
- •Howard Springs Primary School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -5%).
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 Howard Springs Primary School better than Nhulunbuy Primary School?
On the Success Index, Howard Springs Primary School ranks higher (35.1 vs 33.2 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 Howard Springs Primary School and Nhulunbuy Primary School?
About 624 km in a straight line, between Howard Springs and Nhulunbuy in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Howard Springs Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nhulunbuy Primary School has 13.2.
How do Howard Springs Primary School and Nhulunbuy Primary School rank in NT?
Howard Springs Primary School is 26th of 52 and Nhulunbuy Primary School is 30th of 52 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.