Nhulunbuy Primary School
Nhulunbuy Primary School is a government primary school in Nhulunbuy, NT offering T-6. With an ICSEA score of 946, it sits in the 23rd percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 349 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 23% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 24% have a language background other than English.
Nhulunbuy NT 0880. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Nhulunbuy Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Nhulunbuy Primary School ranks 31st of the 61 primary schools in NT that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other primary school within 5 km. The nearest school is Nhulunbuy High School, a government secondary school 0.5 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. Nhulunbuy Primary School scores 946, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Nhulunbuy Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the NT education department.
About Nhulunbuy
Nhulunbuy Primary School is located in Nhulunbuy, NT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,777/wk and median rent of $120/wk. Population: 3,350.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Nhulunbuy suburb profileSchools near Nhulunbuy Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Nhulunbuy Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nhulunbuy High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Nhulunbuy | 0.5 km | 903 | 43 lower | 279 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nhulunbuy Primary School a government school?
Yes, Nhulunbuy Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Nhulunbuy Primary School offer?
Nhulunbuy Primary School offers T-6.
What is Nhulunbuy Primary School's ICSEA score?
Nhulunbuy Primary School has an ICSEA score of 946, placing it in the 23rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Nhulunbuy Primary School?
Nhulunbuy Primary School has 349 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Nhulunbuy Primary School?
The nearest schools to Nhulunbuy Primary School are Nhulunbuy High School (0.5 km), NT Christian College - Nhulunbuy Campus (1.1 km), Nhulunbuy Christian College (1.1 km).
Where is Nhulunbuy Primary School located?
Nhulunbuy Primary School is located in Nhulunbuy, NT 0880. Visit the school website at https://www.nhulunbuyprimary.nt.edu.au/.