Howard Springs Primary School vs Zuccoli Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Northern Territory, 4.6 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
Zuccoli Primary School
Zuccoli · Government primary · T-6
537 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Howard Springs Primary School Howard Springs NT | Zuccoli Primary School Zuccoli NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #26 of 52 | #18 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #3765 of 4,908 | #2910 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | T-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 277 | 537 |
| Girls / boys | 127 / 150 | 247 / 290 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +421% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 40.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 14.3 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 15% |
| Suburb | Howard Springs 0835 | Zuccoli 0830 |
| Council area | Litchfield | Palmerston |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.howardspringsprimary.nt.edu.au/ | zuccoliprimary.nt.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Zuccoli Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (47.1 vs 35.1).
- •Zuccoli Primary School has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 951), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Zuccoli Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.4).
- •Zuccoli Primary School is the larger school with 537 students compared with 277.
- •Zuccoli Primary School has grown faster over five years (421% vs 13%).
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 Zuccoli Primary School?
On the Success Index, Zuccoli Primary School ranks higher (47.1 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 Zuccoli Primary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Howard Springs and Zuccoli 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 Zuccoli Primary School has 13.4.
How do Howard Springs Primary School and Zuccoli Primary School rank in NT?
Howard Springs Primary School is 26th of 52 and Zuccoli Primary School is 18th of 52 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.