Laynhapuy Homelands School vs Nhulunbuy Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Northern Territory, 13 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Laynhapuy Homelands School
Yirrkala · Government combined · T-12
120 students · ICSEA 639
Nhulunbuy Christian College
Nhulunbuy · Independent combined · T-10
138 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Laynhapuy Homelands School Yirrkala NT | Nhulunbuy Christian College Nhulunbuy NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 40 | #5 of 40 |
| National rank (type) | #1167 of 1,259 | #521 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | T-12 | T-10 |
| Students | 120 | 138 |
| Girls / boys | 51 / 69 | 67 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | 11 |
| Year 12 cohort | 6 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 639 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 0th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 93% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 4.2 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.8 | 12.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 100% | 1% |
| Suburb | Yirrkala 0880 | Nhulunbuy 0881 |
| Council area | East Arnhem | Unincorporated NT |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | www.ncc.nt.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Nhulunbuy Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (56.5 vs 25.9).
- •Nhulunbuy Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 639), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Laynhapuy Homelands School has fewer students per teacher (4.2 vs 11.2).
- •Nhulunbuy Christian College is the larger school with 138 students compared with 120.
- •Laynhapuy Homelands School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -24%).
- •Laynhapuy Homelands School is a government school while Nhulunbuy 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 Laynhapuy Homelands School better than Nhulunbuy Christian College?
On the Success Index, Nhulunbuy Christian College ranks higher (56.5 vs 25.9 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 Laynhapuy Homelands School and Nhulunbuy Christian College?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Yirrkala and Nhulunbuy in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Laynhapuy Homelands School has 4.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nhulunbuy Christian College has 11.2.
How do Laynhapuy Homelands School and Nhulunbuy Christian College rank in NT?
Laynhapuy Homelands School is 22nd of 40 and Nhulunbuy Christian College is 5th of 40 among combined schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.