Humpty Doo Primary School vs Taminmin College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 510 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Humpty Doo Primary School
Humpty Doo · Government primary · T-6
362 students · ICSEA 924
Taminmin College
Humpty Doo · Government high school · 7-12
1,049 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Humpty Doo Primary School Humpty Doo NT | Taminmin College Humpty Doo NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #27 of 52 | #16 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #3808 of 4,908 | #1316 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | T-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 362 | 1,049 |
| Girls / boys | 171 / 191 | 521 / 528 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 187 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 98 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 924 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 85.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 50.3 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 24% |
| Suburb | Humpty Doo 0836 | Humpty Doo 0836 |
| Council area | Litchfield | Litchfield |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.taminmin.nt.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Humpty Doo Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (34.5 vs 24.9).
- •Taminmin College has the higher ICSEA (937 vs 924), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Taminmin College has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.0).
- •Taminmin College is the larger school with 1,049 students compared with 362.
- •Humpty Doo Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -10%).
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 Humpty Doo Primary School better than Taminmin College?
On the Success Index, Humpty Doo Primary School ranks higher (34.5 vs 24.9 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 Humpty Doo Primary School and Taminmin College?
About 510 m in a straight line, between Humpty Doo and Humpty Doo in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Humpty Doo Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Taminmin College has 12.3.
How do Humpty Doo Primary School and Taminmin College rank in NT?
Humpty Doo Primary School is 27th of 52 and Taminmin College is 16th of 23 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.