Ludmilla Primary School vs Stuart Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Northern Territory, 2.1 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
Stuart Park Primary School
Stuart Park · Government primary · T-6
492 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Ludmilla Primary School Ludmilla NT | Stuart Park Primary School Stuart Park NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 52 | #10 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #3952 of 4,908 | #2113 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | T-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 132 | 492 |
| Girls / boys | 66 / 66 | 228 / 264 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +40% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 905 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 32.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 13.2 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 37% | 6% |
| Suburb | Ludmilla 0820 | Stuart Park 0820 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.ludmillaprimary.nt.edu.au | stuartparkprimary.nt.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Stuart Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.7 vs 32.5).
- •Stuart Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 905), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ludmilla Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.1).
- •Stuart Park Primary School is the larger school with 492 students compared with 132.
- •Ludmilla Primary School has grown faster over five years (40% vs -14%).
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 Stuart Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Stuart Park Primary School ranks higher (57.7 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 Stuart Park Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Ludmilla and Stuart Park in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ludmilla Primary School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stuart Park Primary School has 15.1.
How do Ludmilla Primary School and Stuart Park Primary School rank in NT?
Ludmilla Primary School is 31st of 52 and Stuart Park Primary School is 10th of 52 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.