Nakara Primary School vs Nemarluk School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nakara Primary School
Nakara · Government primary · T-6
409 students · ICSEA 1051
Nemarluk School
Alawa · Government special · T-6
170 students · ICSEA 929
| Measure | Nakara Primary School Nakara NT | Nemarluk School Alawa NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #14 of 52 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2516 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | T-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 409 | 170 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 202 | 41 / 129 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 929 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 4.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.2 | 36.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 45.2 |
| Language background other than English | 58% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 45% |
| Suburb | Nakara 0810 | Alawa 0810 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.nakaraprimary.nt.edu.au/ | nemarlukschool.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •Nakara Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nemarluk School has fewer students per teacher (4.7 vs 16.2).
- •Nakara Primary School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 170.
- •Nemarluk School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -21%).
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 Nakara Primary School better than Nemarluk School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Nakara Primary School and Nemarluk School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Nakara and Alawa in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nakara Primary School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nemarluk School has 4.7.
How do Nakara Primary School and Nemarluk School rank in NT?
Nakara Primary School is 14th of 52 and Nemarluk School is unranked among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.