Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Karama, NT offering T-6. With an ICSEA score of 968, it sits in the 33rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 248 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 34% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 28% have a language background other than English.
Karama NT 0812. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Holy Family Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Holy Family Catholic Primary School ranks 28th of the 61 primary schools in NT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 17 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 10th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is O'Loughlin Catholic College, a Catholic secondary school 0.1 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Holy Family Catholic Primary School scores 968, near average.
Enrolment and location
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Karama
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is located in Karama, NT, a suburb with a median household income of $1,783/wk and median rent of $293/wk. Population: 4,803.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Karama suburb profileSchools near Holy Family Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'Loughlin Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Karama | 0.1 km | 1025 | 57 higher | 599 |
| Top End School of Flexible LearningGovernment Secondary · Malak | 0.8 km | 789 | 179 lower | 123 |
| Malak Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Malak | 0.9 km | 770 | 198 lower | 148 |
| Sanderson High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Malak | 1.5 km | 863 | 105 lower | 328 |
| Marrara Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Marrara | 1.9 km | 962 | 6 lower | 289 |
| Anula Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Anula | 2.0 km | 1006 | 38 higher | 388 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Holy Family Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Holy Family Catholic Primary School offer?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School offers T-6.
What is Holy Family Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 968, placing it in the 33rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School has 248 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to Holy Family Catholic Primary School are O'Loughlin Catholic College (0.1 km), Karama Primary School (0.6 km), Top End School of Flexible Learning (0.8 km).
Where is Holy Family Catholic Primary School located?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is located in Karama, NT 0812. Visit the school website at http://www.holyfamilynt.catholic.edu.au.