Howard Springs Primary School vs Sattler Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 5.2 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
Sattler Christian College
Freds Pass · Independent combined · T-10
245 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Howard Springs Primary School Howard Springs NT | Sattler Christian College Freds Pass NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #26 of 52 | #9 of 40 |
| National rank (type) | #3765 of 4,908 | #867 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | T-6 | T-10 |
| Students | 277 | 245 |
| Girls / boys | 127 / 150 | 134 / 111 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 28 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +115% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 15.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 10% |
| Suburb | Howard Springs 0835 | Freds Pass 0822 |
| Council area | Litchfield | Litchfield |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.howardspringsprimary.nt.edu.au/ | www.scc.nt.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sattler Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (39.6 vs 35.1).
- •Sattler Christian College has the higher ICSEA (997 vs 951), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Howard Springs Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.5).
- •Howard Springs Primary School is the larger school with 277 students compared with 245.
- •Sattler Christian College has grown faster over five years (115% vs 13%).
- •Howard Springs Primary School is a government school while Sattler 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 Howard Springs Primary School better than Sattler Christian College?
On the Success Index, Sattler Christian College ranks higher (39.6 vs 35.1 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 Sattler Christian College?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Howard Springs and Freds Pass 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 Sattler Christian College has 15.5.
How do Howard Springs Primary School and Sattler Christian College rank in NT?
Howard Springs Primary School is 26th of 52 and Sattler Christian College is 9th of 40 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.