Malak Primary School
Malak Primary School is a government primary school in Malak, NT offering T-6. With an ICSEA score of 770, it sits in the 2nd percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 148 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 67% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 51% have a language background other than English.
Malak NT 0812. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Malak Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Malak Primary School ranks 51st of the 61 primary schools in NT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 19 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 17th-highest ICSEA and the 16th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Top End School of Flexible Learning, a government secondary school 0.4 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. Malak Primary School scores 770, well below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Malak Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the NT education department.
About Malak
Malak Primary School is located in Malak, NT, a suburb with a median household income of $1,676/wk and median rent of $301/wk. Population: 3,013.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Malak suburb profileSchools near Malak Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Malak Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top End School of Flexible LearningGovernment Secondary · Malak | 0.4 km | 789 | 19 higher | 123 |
| Sanderson High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Malak | 0.7 km | 863 | 93 higher | 328 |
| O'Loughlin Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Karama | 0.8 km | 1025 | 255 higher | 599 |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Karama | 0.9 km | 968 | 198 higher | 248 |
| Anula Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Anula | 1.0 km | 1006 | 236 higher | 388 |
| Leanyer Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Leanyer | 2.0 km | 1024 | 254 higher | 538 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Malak Primary School a government school?
Yes, Malak Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Malak Primary School offer?
Malak Primary School offers T-6.
What is Malak Primary School's ICSEA score?
Malak Primary School has an ICSEA score of 770, placing it in the 2nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Malak Primary School?
Malak Primary School has 148 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Malak Primary School?
The nearest schools to Malak Primary School are Top End School of Flexible Learning (0.4 km), Sanderson High School (0.7 km), O'Loughlin Catholic College (0.8 km).
Where is Malak Primary School located?
Malak Primary School is located in Malak, NT 0812. Visit the school website at http://www.malakprimary.nt.edu.au.