Parap Primary School

Parap Primary School is a government primary school in Parap, NT offering T-6. With an ICSEA score of 1066, it sits in the 74th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 405 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 34% have a language background other than English.

Parap NT 0820. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
1066
74th percentile
Enrolments
405
T-6
Students per teacher
15:1
27 teaching staff
Indigenous students
6%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
34%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Parap Primary School compares

By ICSEA, Parap Primary School ranks 5th of the 61 primary schools in NT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is SEDA College NT, an independent secondary school 1.0 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. Parap Primary School scores 1066, above average.

ICSEA 1066Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
1066
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Parap Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the NT education department.

Parap Primary School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Parap

Parap Primary School is located in Parap, NT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,231/wk and median rent of $415/wk. Population: 2,819.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Parap suburb profile

Schools near Parap Primary School

The 6 nearest schools to Parap Primary School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Parap Primary SchoolStudents
Stuart Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Stuart Park1.2 km1054 12 lower492
Darwin Middle SchoolGovernment Secondary · The Gardens1.3 km1065 1 lower663
St John's Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · The Gardens1.4 km957 109 lower287
Darwin High SchoolGovernment Secondary · The Gardens1.5 km1050 16 lower1,286
Northern Territory School of Distance EducationGovernment Secondary · The Gardens1.6 km837 229 lower252
Larrakeyah Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Larrakeyah3.5 km1086 20 higher480

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parap Primary School a government school?

Yes, Parap Primary School is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Parap Primary School offer?

Parap Primary School offers T-6.

What is Parap Primary School's ICSEA score?

Parap Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1066, placing it in the 74th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Parap Primary School?

Parap Primary School has 405 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.

What schools are near Parap Primary School?

The nearest schools to Parap Primary School are SEDA College NT (1.0 km), Stuart Park Primary School (1.2 km), Darwin Middle School (1.3 km).

Where is Parap Primary School located?

Parap Primary School is located in Parap, NT 0820. Visit the school website at http://www.parapprimary.com.au.

Parap Primary School official website