Gillen Primary School
Gillen Primary School is a government primary school in Gillen, NT offering T-6. With an ICSEA score of 807, it sits in the 3rd percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 230 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 63% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 64% have a language background other than English.
Gillen NT 0870. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Gillen Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Gillen Primary School ranks 48th of the 61 primary schools in NT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Centralian Middle School, a government secondary school 0.3 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. Gillen Primary School scores 807, well below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Gillen Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the NT education department.
About Gillen
Gillen Primary School is located in Gillen, NT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,176/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 4,466.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Gillen suburb profileSchools near Gillen Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Gillen Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centralian Middle SchoolGovernment Secondary · Alice Springs | 0.3 km | 816 | 9 higher | 338 |
| Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic CollegeCatholic Combined · Alice Springs | 0.8 km | 1028 | 221 higher | 823 |
| Bradshaw Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Gillen | 1.0 km | 918 | 111 higher | 381 |
| St Philip's CollegeIndependent Secondary · Alice Springs | 2.4 km | 1031 | 224 higher | 502 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gillen Primary School a government school?
Yes, Gillen Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Gillen Primary School offer?
Gillen Primary School offers T-6.
What is Gillen Primary School's ICSEA score?
Gillen Primary School has an ICSEA score of 807, placing it in the 3rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Gillen Primary School?
Gillen Primary School has 230 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Gillen Primary School?
The nearest schools to Gillen Primary School are Centralian Middle School (0.3 km), St Joseph's Catholic Flexible School (0.7 km), Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College (0.8 km).
Where is Gillen Primary School located?
Gillen Primary School is located in Gillen, NT 0870. Visit the school website at http://www.gillenprimary.nt.edu.au.