Laynhapuy Homelands School vs Yirrkala School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Northern Territory, 716 m 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
Yirrkala School
Yirrkala · Government combined · T-12
132 students · ICSEA 624
| Measure | Laynhapuy Homelands School Yirrkala NT | Yirrkala School Yirrkala NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 40 | #24 of 40 |
| National rank (type) | #1167 of 1,259 | #1193 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | T-12 | T-12 |
| Students | 120 | 132 |
| Girls / boys | 51 / 69 | 73 / 59 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | 16 |
| Year 12 cohort | 6 | 5 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 639 | 624 |
| ICSEA percentile | 0th | 0th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 93% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 4.2 | 6.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.8 | 19.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 100% | 100% |
| Suburb | Yirrkala 0880 | Yirrkala 0880 |
| Council area | East Arnhem | East Arnhem |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | www.facebook.com/yirrkalaschool/ |
The verdict
- •Laynhapuy Homelands School scores higher on the Success Index (25.9 vs 24.3).
- •Laynhapuy Homelands School has the higher ICSEA (639 vs 624), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Laynhapuy Homelands School has fewer students per teacher (4.2 vs 6.6).
- •Yirrkala School is the larger school with 132 students compared with 120.
- •Laynhapuy Homelands School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -10%).
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 Yirrkala School?
On the Success Index, Laynhapuy Homelands School ranks higher (25.9 vs 24.3 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 Yirrkala School?
About 716 m in a straight line, between Yirrkala and Yirrkala in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Laynhapuy Homelands School has 4.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yirrkala School has 6.6.
How do Laynhapuy Homelands School and Yirrkala School rank in NT?
Laynhapuy Homelands School is 22nd of 40 and Yirrkala School is 24th of 40 among combined schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.