Katherine South Primary School vs Kintore Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Katherine South Primary School
Katherine South · Government primary · T-6
180 students · ICSEA 907
Kintore Street School
Katherine · Government special · T-12
55 students · ICSEA 757
| Measure | Katherine South Primary School Katherine South NT | Kintore Street School Katherine NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #39 of 52 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4460 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | T-6 | T-12 |
| Students | 180 | 55 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 100 | 12 / 43 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 4 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 3 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 907 | 757 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 4.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 11.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 23.1 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 75% |
| Indigenous students | 37% | 95% |
| Suburb | Katherine South 0850 | Katherine 0850 |
| Council area | Katherine | Katherine |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.katherinesouthprimary.nt.edu.au | web.ntschools.net/w/kintorestreet/Pages/Home.aspx |
The verdict
- •Katherine South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (907 vs 757), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kintore Street School has fewer students per teacher (4.9 vs 14.7).
- •Katherine South Primary School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 55.
- •Kintore Street School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -35%).
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 Katherine South Primary School better than Kintore Street School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Katherine South Primary School and Kintore Street School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Katherine South and Katherine in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Katherine South Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kintore Street School has 4.9.
How do Katherine South Primary School and Kintore Street School rank in NT?
Katherine South Primary School is 39th of 52 and Kintore Street School is unranked among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.