Nakara Primary School vs Ross Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Northern Territory, 1299 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
Ross Park Primary School
Alice Springs · Government primary · T-6
413 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Nakara Primary School Nakara NT | Ross Park Primary School Alice Springs NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #14 of 52 | #6 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #2516 of 4,908 | #1842 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | T-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 409 | 413 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 202 | 210 / 203 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.2 | 29.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 20.3 |
| Language background other than English | 58% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 12% |
| Suburb | Nakara 0810 | Alice Springs 0870 |
| Council area | Darwin | Alice Springs |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | www.nakaraprimary.nt.edu.au/ | rossparkprimary.nt.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Ross Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.0 vs 52.6).
- •Nakara Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ross Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.2).
- •Ross Park Primary School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 409.
- •Ross Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% 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 Ross Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ross Park Primary School ranks higher (61.0 vs 52.6 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 Nakara Primary School and Ross Park Primary School?
About 1299 km in a straight line, between Nakara and Alice Springs in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nakara Primary School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ross Park Primary School has 14.2.
How do Nakara Primary School and Ross Park Primary School rank in NT?
Nakara Primary School is 14th of 52 and Ross Park Primary School is 6th of 52 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.