Malak Primary School vs Middle Point School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Northern Territory, 49 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Malak Primary School
Malak · Government primary · T-6
148 students · ICSEA 770
Middle Point School
Middle Point · Government primary · T-6
18 students · ICSEA 753
| Measure | Malak Primary School Malak NT | Middle Point School Middle Point NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 17 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #51 of 52 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4862 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | T-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 148 | 18 |
| Girls / boys | 70 / 78 | 12 / 6 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 770 | 753 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 67% | 56% |
| Suburb | Malak 0812 | Middle Point 0822 |
| Council area | Darwin | Litchfield |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.malakprimary.nt.edu.au | web.ntschools.net/w/tegs/Pages/Middle-Point.aspx |
The verdict
- •Malak Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (16.6 vs 6.6).
- •Malak Primary School has the higher ICSEA (770 vs 753), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Malak Primary School is the larger school with 148 students compared with 18.
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 Malak Primary School better than Middle Point School?
On the Success Index, Malak Primary School ranks higher (16.6 vs 6.6 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 Malak Primary School and Middle Point School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Malak and Middle Point in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Malak Primary School and Middle Point School rank in NT?
Malak Primary School is 51st of 52 and Middle Point School is unranked among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.