Nightcliff Primary School
Nightcliff Primary School is a government primary school in Nightcliff, NT offering T-6. With an ICSEA score of 1063, it sits in the 73rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 478 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 49% have a language background other than English.
Nightcliff NT 0810. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Nightcliff Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Nightcliff Primary School ranks 6th of the 61 primary schools in NT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Nightcliff High 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. Nightcliff Primary School scores 1063, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Nightcliff Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the NT education department.
About Nightcliff
Nightcliff Primary School is located in Nightcliff, NT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,051/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 3,884.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Nightcliff suburb profileSchools near Nightcliff Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Nightcliff Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightcliff High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Nightcliff | 0.3 km | 986 | 77 lower | 409 |
| The Essington SchoolIndependent Combined · Rapid Creek | 0.7 km | 1128 | 65 higher | 782 |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Rapid Creek | 1.2 km | 1077 | 14 higher | 221 |
| Jingili Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Jingili | 2.7 km | 997 | 66 lower | 235 |
| Alawa Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Alawa | 3.0 km | 1011 | 52 lower | 259 |
| Casuarina Senior CollegeGovernment Secondary · Moil | 3.2 km | 949 | 114 lower | 690 |
| Nakara Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Nakara | 3.2 km | 1051 | 12 lower | 409 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nightcliff Primary School a government school?
Yes, Nightcliff Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Nightcliff Primary School offer?
Nightcliff Primary School offers T-6.
What is Nightcliff Primary School's ICSEA score?
Nightcliff Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1063, placing it in the 73rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Nightcliff Primary School?
Nightcliff Primary School has 478 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Nightcliff Primary School?
The nearest schools to Nightcliff Primary School are Nightcliff High School (0.3 km), The Essington School (0.7 km), The Essington School - Senior Campus (0.8 km).
Where is Nightcliff Primary School located?
Nightcliff Primary School is located in Nightcliff, NT 0810. Visit the school website at https://www.nightcliffprimary.nt.edu.au/.