Nakara Primary School
Nakara Primary School is a government primary school in Nakara, NT offering T-6. With an ICSEA score of 1051, it sits in the 69th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 409 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 58% have a language background other than English.
Nakara NT 0810. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Nakara Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Nakara Primary School ranks 8th 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 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Dripstone Secondary College, a government secondary 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. Nakara Primary School scores 1051, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Nakara
Nakara Primary School is located in Nakara, NT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,424/wk and median rent of $420/wk. Population: 1,906.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Nakara suburb profileSchools near Nakara Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Nakara Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dripstone Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Tiwi | 0.7 km | 994 | 57 lower | 605 |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Wanguri | 0.9 km | 1035 | 16 lower | 243 |
| Wanguri Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wanguri | 1.0 km | 987 | 64 lower | 327 |
| Alawa Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Alawa | 1.1 km | 1011 | 40 lower | 259 |
| Wagaman Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wagaman | 1.3 km | 944 | 107 lower | 213 |
| Casuarina Senior CollegeGovernment Secondary · Moil | 1.5 km | 949 | 102 lower | 690 |
| Jingili Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Jingili | 1.9 km | 997 | 54 lower | 235 |
| Moil Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Moil | 2.0 km | 970 | 81 lower | 167 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nakara Primary School a government school?
Yes, Nakara Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Nakara Primary School offer?
Nakara Primary School offers T-6.
What is Nakara Primary School's ICSEA score?
Nakara Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1051, placing it in the 69th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Nakara Primary School?
Nakara Primary School has 409 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Nakara Primary School?
The nearest schools to Nakara Primary School are Dripstone Secondary College (0.7 km), Henbury School (0.7 km), Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School (0.9 km).
Where is Nakara Primary School located?
Nakara Primary School is located in Nakara, NT 0810. Visit the school website at https://www.nakaraprimary.nt.edu.au/.