Moil Primary School vs Wagaman Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Northern Territory, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Moil Primary School
Moil · Government primary · T-6
167 students · ICSEA 970
Wagaman Primary School
Wagaman · Government primary · T-6
213 students · ICSEA 944
| Measure | Moil Primary School Moil NT | Wagaman Primary School Wagaman NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #19 of 52 | #34 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #3037 of 4,908 | #4007 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | T-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 167 | 213 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 81 | 100 / 113 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 970 | 944 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 26% |
| Suburb | Moil 0810 | Wagaman 0810 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | web.ntschools.net/w/moil/Pages/home.aspx | www.wagamanprimary.nt.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Moil Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.6 vs 31.7).
- •Moil Primary School has the higher ICSEA (970 vs 944), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moil Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.8).
- •Wagaman Primary School is the larger school with 213 students compared with 167.
- •Moil Primary School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -17%).
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 Moil Primary School better than Wagaman Primary School?
On the Success Index, Moil Primary School ranks higher (45.6 vs 31.7 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 Moil Primary School and Wagaman Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Moil and Wagaman in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moil Primary School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wagaman Primary School has 13.8.
How do Moil Primary School and Wagaman Primary School rank in NT?
Moil Primary School is 19th of 52 and Wagaman Primary School is 34th of 52 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.