Larrakeyah Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Northern Territory, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Larrakeyah Primary School
Larrakeyah · Government primary · T-6
480 students · ICSEA 1086
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Darwin · Catholic primary · T-6
180 students · ICSEA 1076
| Measure | Larrakeyah Primary School Larrakeyah NT | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Darwin NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #3 of 52 | #2 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #1548 of 4,908 | #896 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | T-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 480 | 180 |
| Girls / boys | 239 / 241 | 83 / 97 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1076 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.8 | 13.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 11.1 |
| Language background other than English | 65% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 6% |
| Suburb | Larrakeyah 0820 | Darwin 0800 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.larrakeyahprimary.nt.edu.au | www.stmarysnt.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.3 vs 64.0).
- •Larrakeyah Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 1076), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.9).
- •Larrakeyah Primary School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 180.
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -1%).
- •Larrakeyah Primary School is a government school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Larrakeyah Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (71.3 vs 64.0 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 Larrakeyah Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Larrakeyah and Darwin in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Larrakeyah Primary School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Catholic Primary School has 13.4.
How do Larrakeyah Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in NT?
Larrakeyah Primary School is 3rd of 52 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 2nd of 52 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.