Karama Primary School vs NT Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 1.1 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
NT Christian College
Marrara · Independent high school · 11-12
93 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Karama Primary School Karama NT | NT Christian College Marrara NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #47 of 52 | #8 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #4794 of 4,908 | #745 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | T-6 | 11-12 |
| Students | 173 | 93 |
| Girls / boys | 90 / 83 | 44 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 39 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -47% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 769 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 76% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 10.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 83% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 67% | 20% |
| Suburb | Karama 0812 | Marrara 0812 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.ntcc.nt.edu.au |
The verdict
- •NT Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (50.0 vs 19.5).
- •NT Christian College has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 769), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •NT Christian College has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.8).
- •Karama Primary School is the larger school with 173 students compared with 93.
- •Karama Primary School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -47%).
- •Karama Primary School is a government school while NT 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 Karama Primary School better than NT Christian College?
On the Success Index, NT Christian College ranks higher (50.0 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 NT Christian College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Karama and Marrara in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Karama Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and NT Christian College has 8.9.
How do Karama Primary School and NT Christian College rank in NT?
Karama Primary School is 47th of 52 and NT Christian College is 8th of 23 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.