Nakara Primary School vs Wanguri 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.
Nakara Primary School
Nakara · Government primary · T-6
409 students · ICSEA 1051
Wanguri Primary School
Wanguri · Government primary · T-6
327 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Nakara Primary School Nakara NT | Wanguri Primary School Wanguri NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #14 of 52 | #16 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #2516 of 4,908 | #2529 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | T-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 409 | 327 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 202 | 157 / 170 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.2 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 17.9 |
| Language background other than English | 58% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 20% |
| Suburb | Nakara 0810 | Wanguri 0810 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.nakaraprimary.nt.edu.au/ | web.ntschools.net/w/wanguri/Pages/Home.aspx |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (52.6 vs 52.4).
- •Nakara Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wanguri Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 16.2).
- •Nakara Primary School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 327.
- •Wanguri Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% 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 Wanguri Primary 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 Wanguri Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Nakara and Wanguri in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nakara Primary School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wanguri Primary School has 11.2.
How do Nakara Primary School and Wanguri Primary School rank in NT?
Nakara Primary School is 14th of 52 and Wanguri Primary School is 16th of 52 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.