Tennant Creek Primary School
Tennant Creek Primary School is a government primary school in Tennant Creek, NT offering T-6. With an ICSEA score of 732, it sits in the 2nd percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 309 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 78% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 63% have a language background other than English.
Tennant Creek NT 0860. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Tennant Creek Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Tennant Creek Primary School ranks 55th 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 Tennant Creek High School, a government 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. Tennant Creek Primary School scores 732, well below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Tennant Creek Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the NT education department.
About Tennant Creek
Tennant Creek Primary School is located in Tennant Creek, NT, a suburb with a median household income of $1,677/wk and median rent of $180/wk. Population: 3,080.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Tennant Creek suburb profileFrequently Asked Questions
Is Tennant Creek Primary School a government school?
Yes, Tennant Creek Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Tennant Creek Primary School offer?
Tennant Creek Primary School offers T-6.
What is Tennant Creek Primary School's ICSEA score?
Tennant Creek Primary School has an ICSEA score of 732, placing it in the 2nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Tennant Creek Primary School?
Tennant Creek Primary School has 309 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Tennant Creek Primary School?
The nearest schools to Tennant Creek Primary School are Tennant Creek High School (1.0 km).
Where is Tennant Creek Primary School located?
Tennant Creek Primary School is located in Tennant Creek, NT 0860. Visit the school website at https://www.facebook.com/tennantcreekprimaryschoolcouncil/.