Karama Primary School vs Milkwood Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 2.0 km 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
Milkwood Steiner School
Berrimah · Independent combined · T-8
118 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Karama Primary School Karama NT | Milkwood Steiner School Berrimah NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #47 of 52 | #4 of 40 |
| National rank (type) | #4794 of 4,908 | #446 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | T-6 | T-8 |
| Students | 173 | 118 |
| Girls / boys | 90 / 83 | 63 / 55 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 8 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +42% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 769 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 76% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 8.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 14.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 83% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 67% | 12% |
| Suburb | Karama 0812 | Berrimah 0828 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.milkwood.nt.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Milkwood Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (61.0 vs 19.5).
- •Milkwood Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 769), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Milkwood Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 12.8).
- •Karama Primary School is the larger school with 173 students compared with 118.
- •Milkwood Steiner School has grown faster over five years (42% vs 0%).
- •Karama Primary School is a government school while Milkwood Steiner School 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 Karama Primary School better than Milkwood Steiner School?
On the Success Index, Milkwood Steiner School ranks higher (61.0 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 Milkwood Steiner School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Karama and Berrimah in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Karama Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Milkwood Steiner School has 8.1.
How do Karama Primary School and Milkwood Steiner School rank in NT?
Karama Primary School is 47th of 52 and Milkwood Steiner School is 4th of 40 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.