Leanyer Primary School vs Sanderson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Leanyer Primary School
Leanyer · Government primary · T-6
538 students · ICSEA 1024
Sanderson High School
Malak · Government high school · 7-9
328 students · ICSEA 863
| Measure | Leanyer Primary School Leanyer NT | Sanderson High School Malak NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 52 | #22 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #1852 of 4,908 | #1417 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | T-6 | 7-9 |
| Students | 538 | 328 |
| Girls / boys | 258 / 280 | 155 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 102 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1024 | 863 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.4 | 29.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 71% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 48% |
| Suburb | Leanyer 0812 | Malak 0812 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.leanyerschool.nt.edu.au | sandersonmiddle.nt.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Leanyer Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.9 vs 19.4).
- •Leanyer Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1024 vs 863), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sanderson High School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.8).
- •Leanyer Primary School is the larger school with 538 students compared with 328.
- •Leanyer Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -17%).
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 Leanyer Primary School better than Sanderson High School?
On the Success Index, Leanyer Primary School ranks higher (60.9 vs 19.4 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 Leanyer Primary School and Sanderson High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Leanyer and Malak in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Leanyer Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sanderson High School has 11.0.
How do Leanyer Primary School and Sanderson High School rank in NT?
Leanyer Primary School is 7th of 52 and Sanderson High School is 22nd of 23 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.