Manunda Terrace Primary School vs NT Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 580 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Manunda Terrace Primary School
Karama · Government primary · T-6
189 students · ICSEA 792
NT Christian College
Marrara · Independent high school · 11-12
93 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Manunda Terrace Primary School Karama NT | NT Christian College Marrara NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #44 of 52 | #8 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #4611 of 4,908 | #745 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | T-6 | 11-12 |
| Students | 189 | 93 |
| Girls / boys | 94 / 95 | 44 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 39 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | -47% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 792 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 10.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 67% | 20% |
| Suburb | Karama 0812 | Marrara 0812 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.manundaterraceprimaryschool.com/ | www.ntcc.nt.edu.au |
The verdict
- •NT Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (50.0 vs 23.2).
- •NT Christian College has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 792), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •NT Christian College has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 15.7).
- •Manunda Terrace Primary School is the larger school with 189 students compared with 93.
- •Manunda Terrace Primary School has grown faster over five years (24% vs -47%).
- •Manunda Terrace Primary School is a government school while NT Christian College is an independent 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 Manunda Terrace Primary School better than NT Christian College?
On the Success Index, NT Christian College ranks higher (50.0 vs 23.2 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 Manunda Terrace Primary School and NT Christian College?
About 580 m in a straight line, between Karama and Marrara in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Manunda Terrace Primary School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and NT Christian College has 8.9.
How do Manunda Terrace Primary School and NT Christian College rank in NT?
Manunda Terrace Primary School is 44th of 52 and NT Christian College is 8th of 23 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.