Nightcliff Primary School vs Parap Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Northern Territory, 5.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nightcliff Primary School
Nightcliff · Government primary · T-6
478 students · ICSEA 1063
Parap Primary School
Parap · Government primary · T-6
405 students · ICSEA 1066
| Measure | Nightcliff Primary School Nightcliff NT | Parap Primary School Parap NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #5 of 52 | #4 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #1729 of 4,908 | #1645 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | T-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 478 | 405 |
| Girls / boys | 246 / 232 | 206 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 1066 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 6% |
| Suburb | Nightcliff 0810 | Parap 0820 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.nightcliffprimary.nt.edu.au/ | www.parapprimary.com.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (62.2 vs 63.0).
- •Parap Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1066 vs 1063), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parap Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.4).
- •Nightcliff Primary School is the larger school with 478 students compared with 405.
- •Parap Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% 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 Nightcliff Primary School better than Parap 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 Nightcliff Primary School and Parap Primary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Nightcliff and Parap in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nightcliff Primary School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parap Primary School has 15.4.
How do Nightcliff Primary School and Parap Primary School rank in NT?
Nightcliff Primary School is 5th of 52 and Parap Primary School is 4th of 52 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.