Ludmilla Primary School vs SEDA College NT
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ludmilla Primary School
Ludmilla · Government primary · T-6
132 students · ICSEA 905
SEDA College NT
Fannie Bay · Independent high school · 10-12
150 students · ICSEA 980
| Measure | Ludmilla Primary School Ludmilla NT | SEDA College NT Fannie Bay NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 52 | #10 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #3952 of 4,908 | #859 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | T-6 | 10-12 |
| Students | 132 | 150 |
| Girls / boys | 66 / 66 | 71 / 79 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 43 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +40% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 905 | 980 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 11.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 37% | 23% |
| Suburb | Ludmilla 0820 | Fannie Bay 0820 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.ludmillaprimary.nt.edu.au | seda.nt.edu.au |
The verdict
- •SEDA College NT scores higher on the Success Index (43.9 vs 32.5).
- •SEDA College NT has the higher ICSEA (980 vs 905), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ludmilla Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.2).
- •SEDA College NT is the larger school with 150 students compared with 132.
- •Ludmilla Primary School is a government school while SEDA College NT 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 Ludmilla Primary School better than SEDA College NT?
On the Success Index, SEDA College NT ranks higher (43.9 vs 32.5 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 Ludmilla Primary School and SEDA College NT?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Ludmilla and Fannie Bay in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ludmilla Primary School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and SEDA College NT has 13.2.
How do Ludmilla Primary School and SEDA College NT rank in NT?
Ludmilla Primary School is 31st of 52 and SEDA College NT is 10th of 23 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.