Karama Primary School vs Manunda Terrace Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Northern Territory, 747 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Karama Primary School
Karama · Government primary · T-6
173 students · ICSEA 769
Manunda Terrace Primary School
Karama · Government primary · T-6
189 students · ICSEA 792
| Measure | Karama Primary School Karama NT | Manunda Terrace Primary School Karama NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #47 of 52 | #44 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #4794 of 4,908 | #4611 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | T-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 173 | 189 |
| Girls / boys | 90 / 83 | 94 / 95 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 769 | 792 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 76% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 83% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 67% | 67% |
| Suburb | Karama 0812 | Karama 0812 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.manundaterraceprimaryschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Manunda Terrace Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (23.2 vs 19.5).
- •Manunda Terrace Primary School has the higher ICSEA (792 vs 769), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Karama Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.7).
- •Manunda Terrace Primary School is the larger school with 189 students compared with 173.
- •Manunda Terrace Primary School has grown faster over five years (24% vs 0%).
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 Karama Primary School better than Manunda Terrace Primary School?
On the Success Index, Manunda Terrace Primary School ranks higher (23.2 vs 19.5 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 Karama Primary School and Manunda Terrace Primary School?
About 747 m in a straight line, between Karama and Karama in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Karama Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Manunda Terrace Primary School has 15.7.
How do Karama Primary School and Manunda Terrace Primary School rank in NT?
Karama Primary School is 47th of 52 and Manunda Terrace Primary School is 44th of 52 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.