Sanderson High School vs Wulagi Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 655 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sanderson High School
Malak · Government high school · 7-9
328 students · ICSEA 863
Wulagi Primary School
Wulagi · Government primary · T-6
144 students · ICSEA 890
| Measure | Sanderson High School Malak NT | Wulagi Primary School Wulagi NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 23 | #45 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #1417 of 1,472 | #4628 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-9 | T-6 |
| Students | 328 | 144 |
| Girls / boys | 155 / 173 | 73 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | – | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | 102 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 863 | 890 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.8 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 71% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 48% | 42% |
| Suburb | Malak 0812 | Wulagi 0812 |
| Council area | Darwin | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | sandersonmiddle.nt.edu.au/ | wulagiprimary.nt.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Wulagi Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (23.0 vs 19.4).
- •Wulagi Primary School has the higher ICSEA (890 vs 863), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sanderson High School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 144.
- •Sanderson High School has grown faster over five years (-17% vs -39%).
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 Sanderson High School better than Wulagi Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wulagi Primary School ranks higher (23.0 vs 19.4 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 Sanderson High School and Wulagi Primary School?
About 655 m in a straight line, between Malak and Wulagi in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sanderson High School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wulagi Primary School has 11.3.
How do Sanderson High School and Wulagi Primary School rank in NT?
Sanderson High School is 22nd of 23 and Wulagi Primary School is 45th of 52 among secondary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.