Manunda Terrace Primary School vs Sadadeen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Northern Territory, 1295 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
Sadadeen Primary School
Alice Springs · Government primary · T-6
118 students · ICSEA 793
| Measure | Manunda Terrace Primary School Karama NT | Sadadeen Primary School Alice Springs NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #44 of 52 | #37 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #4611 of 4,908 | #4296 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | T-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 189 | 118 |
| Girls / boys | 94 / 95 | 61 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 792 | 793 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 7.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 13.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 67% | 85% |
| Suburb | Karama 0812 | Alice Springs 0870 |
| Council area | Darwin | Alice Springs |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | www.manundaterraceprimaryschool.com/ | web.ntschools.net/w/sadadeenprimary/Pages/Home.aspx |
The verdict
- •Sadadeen Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (27.8 vs 23.2).
- •Sadadeen Primary School has the higher ICSEA (793 vs 792), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sadadeen Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 15.7).
- •Manunda Terrace Primary School is the larger school with 189 students compared with 118.
- •Manunda Terrace Primary School has grown faster over five years (24% vs -8%).
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 Sadadeen Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sadadeen Primary School ranks higher (27.8 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 Sadadeen Primary School?
About 1295 km in a straight line, between Karama and Alice Springs 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 Sadadeen Primary School has 7.7.
How do Manunda Terrace Primary School and Sadadeen Primary School rank in NT?
Manunda Terrace Primary School is 44th of 52 and Sadadeen Primary School is 37th of 52 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.