Milkwood Steiner School vs Nhulunbuy Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Northern Territory, 638 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Milkwood Steiner School
Berrimah · Independent combined · T-8
118 students · ICSEA 1053
Nhulunbuy Christian College
Nhulunbuy · Independent combined · T-10
138 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Milkwood Steiner School Berrimah NT | Nhulunbuy Christian College Nhulunbuy NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #4 of 40 | #5 of 40 |
| National rank (type) | #446 of 1,259 | #521 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | T-8 | T-10 |
| Students | 118 | 138 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 55 | 67 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | 8 | 11 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +42% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.5 | 12.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 1% |
| Suburb | Berrimah 0828 | Nhulunbuy 0881 |
| Council area | Darwin | Unincorporated NT |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Very Remote |
| Website | www.milkwood.nt.edu.au | www.ncc.nt.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Milkwood Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (61.0 vs 56.5).
- •Nhulunbuy Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 1053), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Milkwood Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 11.2).
- •Nhulunbuy Christian College is the larger school with 138 students compared with 118.
- •Milkwood Steiner School has grown faster over five years (42% vs -24%).
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 Milkwood Steiner School better than Nhulunbuy Christian College?
On the Success Index, Milkwood Steiner School ranks higher (61.0 vs 56.5 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 Milkwood Steiner School and Nhulunbuy Christian College?
About 638 km in a straight line, between Berrimah and Nhulunbuy in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Milkwood Steiner School has 8.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nhulunbuy Christian College has 11.2.
How do Milkwood Steiner School and Nhulunbuy Christian College rank in NT?
Milkwood Steiner School is 4th of 40 and Nhulunbuy Christian College is 5th of 40 among combined schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.