Ludmilla Primary School vs St John's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 2.6 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
St John's Catholic College
The Gardens · Catholic high school · 7-12
287 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | Ludmilla Primary School Ludmilla NT | St John's Catholic College The Gardens NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 52 | #6 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #3952 of 4,908 | #649 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | T-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 132 | 287 |
| Girls / boys | 66 / 66 | 132 / 155 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 57 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 33 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +40% | +50% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 905 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 26.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 23.1 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 37% | 27% |
| Suburb | Ludmilla 0820 | The Gardens 0820 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.ludmillaprimary.nt.edu.au | www.stjohnsnt.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (54.3 vs 32.5).
- •St John's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (957 vs 905), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.4).
- •St John's Catholic College is the larger school with 287 students compared with 132.
- •St John's Catholic College has grown faster over five years (50% vs 40%).
- •Ludmilla Primary School is a government school while St John's Catholic College 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 Ludmilla Primary School better than St John's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St John's Catholic College ranks higher (54.3 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 St John's Catholic College?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Ludmilla and The Gardens in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ludmilla Primary School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's Catholic College has 10.7.
How do Ludmilla Primary School and St John's Catholic College rank in NT?
Ludmilla Primary School is 31st of 52 and St John's Catholic College is 6th of 23 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.