Manunda Terrace Primary School vs O'Loughlin Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 1.4 km 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
O'Loughlin Catholic College
Karama · Catholic high school · 7-12
599 students · ICSEA 1025
| Measure | Manunda Terrace Primary School Karama NT | O'Loughlin Catholic College Karama NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #44 of 52 | #1 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #4611 of 4,908 | #479 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | T-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 189 | 599 |
| Girls / boys | 94 / 95 | 289 / 310 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 128 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 52 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 792 | 1025 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 49.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 31.4 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 67% | 18% |
| Suburb | Karama 0812 | Karama 0812 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.manundaterraceprimaryschool.com/ | www.oloughlin.nt.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •O'Loughlin Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (61.4 vs 23.2).
- •O'Loughlin Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 792), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •O'Loughlin Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.7).
- •O'Loughlin Catholic College is the larger school with 599 students compared with 189.
- •Manunda Terrace Primary School has grown faster over five years (24% vs 3%).
- •Manunda Terrace 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 Manunda Terrace Primary School better than O'Loughlin Catholic College?
On the Success Index, O'Loughlin Catholic College ranks higher (61.4 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 O'Loughlin Catholic College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Karama and Karama 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 O'Loughlin Catholic College has 12.0.
How do Manunda Terrace Primary School and O'Loughlin Catholic College rank in NT?
Manunda Terrace Primary School is 44th of 52 and O'Loughlin Catholic College is 1st of 23 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.