Driver Primary School
Driver Primary School is a government primary school in Driver, NT offering T-6. With an ICSEA score of 914, it sits in the 14th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 409 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 35% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 24% have a language background other than English.
Driver NT 0830. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Driver Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Driver Primary School ranks 38th of the 61 primary schools in NT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 12 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Gray Primary School, a government primary school 0.7 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. Driver Primary School scores 914, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Driver Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the NT education department.
About Driver
Driver Primary School is located in Driver, NT, a suburb with a median household income of $1,984/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 2,747.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Driver suburb profileSchools near Driver Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Driver Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gray Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Gray | 0.7 km | 808 | 106 lower | 283 |
| Durack Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Durack | 1.1 km | 1017 | 103 higher | 474 |
| Palmerston CollegeGovernment Secondary · Driver | 1.1 km | 884 | 30 lower | 1,267 |
| Palmerston Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Marlow Lagoon | 1.3 km | 1008 | 94 higher | 365 |
| Bakewell Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bakewell | 2.2 km | 978 | 64 higher | 616 |
| Moulden Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Moulden | 2.4 km | 753 | 161 lower | 211 |
| Woodroffe Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Woodroffe | 2.4 km | 842 | 72 lower | 327 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Driver Primary School a government school?
Yes, Driver Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Driver Primary School offer?
Driver Primary School offers T-6.
What is Driver Primary School's ICSEA score?
Driver Primary School has an ICSEA score of 914, placing it in the 14th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Driver Primary School?
Driver Primary School has 409 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Driver Primary School?
The nearest schools to Driver Primary School are Gray Primary School (0.7 km), Good Shepherd Lutheran College - Palmerston Campus (0.9 km), Durack Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is Driver Primary School located?
Driver Primary School is located in Driver, NT 0830. Visit the school website at http://www.driverprimary.nt.edu.au.