Milkwood Steiner School vs NT Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 909 m 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
NT Christian College
Marrara · Independent high school · 11-12
93 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Milkwood Steiner School Berrimah NT | NT Christian College Marrara NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #4 of 40 | #8 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #446 of 1,259 | #745 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | T-8 | 11-12 |
| Students | 118 | 93 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 55 | 44 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 8 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 39 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +42% | -47% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.5 | 10.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 20% |
| Suburb | Berrimah 0828 | Marrara 0812 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.milkwood.nt.edu.au | www.ntcc.nt.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Milkwood Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (61.0 vs 50.0).
- •Milkwood Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Milkwood Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 8.9).
- •Milkwood Steiner School is the larger school with 118 students compared with 93.
- •Milkwood Steiner School has grown faster over five years (42% vs -47%).
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 NT Christian College?
On the Success Index, Milkwood Steiner School ranks higher (61.0 vs 50.0 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 NT Christian College?
About 909 m in a straight line, between Berrimah and Marrara in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Milkwood Steiner School has 8.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and NT Christian College has 8.9.
How do Milkwood Steiner School and NT Christian College rank in NT?
Milkwood Steiner School is 4th of 40 and NT Christian College is 8th of 23 among combined schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.