Malak Primary School vs O'Loughlin Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 802 m 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
O'Loughlin Catholic College
Karama · Catholic high school · 7-12
599 students · ICSEA 1025
| Measure | Malak Primary School Malak NT | O'Loughlin Catholic College Karama NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 17 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #51 of 52 | #1 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #4862 of 4,908 | #479 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | T-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 148 | 599 |
| Girls / boys | 70 / 78 | 289 / 310 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 128 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 52 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 770 | 1025 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 49.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 31.4 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 67% | 18% |
| Suburb | Malak 0812 | Karama 0812 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.malakprimary.nt.edu.au | www.oloughlin.nt.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •O'Loughlin Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (61.4 vs 16.6).
- •O'Loughlin Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 770), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •O'Loughlin Catholic College is the larger school with 599 students compared with 148.
- •O'Loughlin Catholic College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -20%).
- •Malak Primary School is a government school while O'Loughlin 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 Malak Primary School better than O'Loughlin Catholic College?
On the Success Index, O'Loughlin Catholic College ranks higher (61.4 vs 16.6 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 O'Loughlin Catholic College?
About 802 m in a straight line, between Malak and Karama in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Malak Primary School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and O'Loughlin Catholic College has 12.0.
How do Malak Primary School and O'Loughlin Catholic College rank in NT?
Malak Primary School is 51st of 52 and O'Loughlin Catholic College is 1st of 23 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.