Larapinta Primary School vs Living Waters Lutheran School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Northern Territory, 227 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Larapinta Primary School
Alice Springs · Government primary · T-6
285 students · ICSEA 909
Living Waters Lutheran School
Alice Springs · Independent primary · T-6
131 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Larapinta Primary School Alice Springs NT | Living Waters Lutheran School Alice Springs NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #35 of 52 | #12 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #4143 of 4,908 | #2331 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | T-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 285 | 131 |
| Girls / boys | 151 / 134 | 64 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -56% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 909 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 8.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 37% | 19% |
| Suburb | Alice Springs 0870 | Alice Springs 0871 |
| Council area | Alice Springs | Alice Springs |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.larapintaprimary.nt.edu.au | www.livingwaterslutheranschool.nt.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Living Waters Lutheran School scores higher on the Success Index (54.9 vs 29.8).
- •Living Waters Lutheran School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 909), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Larapinta Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.9).
- •Larapinta Primary School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 131.
- •Larapinta Primary School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -56%).
- •Larapinta Primary School is a government school while Living Waters Lutheran 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 Larapinta Primary School better than Living Waters Lutheran School?
On the Success Index, Living Waters Lutheran School ranks higher (54.9 vs 29.8 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 Larapinta Primary School and Living Waters Lutheran School?
About 227 m in a straight line, between Alice Springs and Alice Springs in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Larapinta Primary School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Living Waters Lutheran School has 14.9.
How do Larapinta Primary School and Living Waters Lutheran School rank in NT?
Larapinta Primary School is 35th of 52 and Living Waters Lutheran School is 12th of 52 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.