Malak Primary School vs Sanderson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 695 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
Sanderson High School
Malak · Government high school · 7-9
328 students · ICSEA 863
| Measure | Malak Primary School Malak NT | Sanderson High School Malak NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 17 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #51 of 52 | #22 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #4862 of 4,908 | #1417 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | T-6 | 7-9 |
| Students | 148 | 328 |
| Girls / boys | 70 / 78 | 155 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 102 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 770 | 863 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 29.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 71% |
| Indigenous students | 67% | 48% |
| Suburb | Malak 0812 | Malak 0812 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.malakprimary.nt.edu.au | sandersonmiddle.nt.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Sanderson High School scores higher on the Success Index (19.4 vs 16.6).
- •Sanderson High School has the higher ICSEA (863 vs 770), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sanderson High School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.1).
- •Sanderson High School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 148.
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 Sanderson High School?
On the Success Index, Sanderson High School ranks higher (19.4 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 Sanderson High School?
About 695 m in a straight line, between Malak and Malak in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Malak Primary School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sanderson High School has 11.0.
How do Malak Primary School and Sanderson High School rank in NT?
Malak Primary School is 51st of 52 and Sanderson High School is 22nd of 23 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.