Malak Primary School vs Wulagi Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Northern Territory, 1.3 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
Wulagi Primary School
Wulagi · Government primary · T-6
144 students · ICSEA 890
| Measure | Malak Primary School Malak NT | Wulagi Primary School Wulagi NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 17 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #51 of 52 | #45 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #4862 of 4,908 | #4628 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | T-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 148 | 144 |
| Girls / boys | 70 / 78 | 73 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 770 | 890 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 67% | 42% |
| Suburb | Malak 0812 | Wulagi 0812 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.malakprimary.nt.edu.au | wulagiprimary.nt.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Wulagi Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (23.0 vs 16.6).
- •Wulagi Primary School has the higher ICSEA (890 vs 770), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wulagi Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.1).
- •Malak Primary School is the larger school with 148 students compared with 144.
- •Malak Primary School has grown faster over five years (-20% vs -39%).
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 Wulagi Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wulagi Primary School ranks higher (23.0 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 Wulagi Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Malak and Wulagi in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Malak Primary School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wulagi Primary School has 11.3.
How do Malak Primary School and Wulagi Primary School rank in NT?
Malak Primary School is 51st of 52 and Wulagi Primary School is 45th of 52 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.