Alawa Primary School
Alawa Primary School is a government primary school in Alawa, NT offering T-6. With an ICSEA score of 1011, it sits in the 52nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 259 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 17% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 30% have a language background other than English.
Alawa NT 0810. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Alawa Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Alawa Primary School ranks 16th of the 61 primary schools in NT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 18 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Nemarluk School, a government primary 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. Alawa Primary School scores 1011, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Alawa Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the NT education department.
About Alawa
Alawa Primary School is located in Alawa, NT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,083/wk and median rent of $340/wk. Population: 2,078.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Alawa suburb profileSchools near Alawa Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Alawa Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casuarina Senior CollegeGovernment Secondary · Moil | 0.4 km | 949 | 62 lower | 690 |
| Wagaman Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wagaman | 0.8 km | 944 | 67 lower | 213 |
| Jingili Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Jingili | 0.9 km | 997 | 14 lower | 235 |
| Moil Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Moil | 0.9 km | 970 | 41 lower | 167 |
| Nakara Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Nakara | 1.1 km | 1051 | 40 higher | 409 |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Wanguri | 1.1 km | 1035 | 24 higher | 243 |
| Wanguri Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wanguri | 1.4 km | 987 | 24 lower | 327 |
| Dripstone Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Tiwi | 1.7 km | 994 | 17 lower | 605 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alawa Primary School a government school?
Yes, Alawa Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Alawa Primary School offer?
Alawa Primary School offers T-6.
What is Alawa Primary School's ICSEA score?
Alawa Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1011, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Alawa Primary School?
Alawa Primary School has 259 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Alawa Primary School?
The nearest schools to Alawa Primary School are Nemarluk School (0.3 km), Casuarina Senior College (0.4 km), Wagaman Primary School (0.8 km).
Where is Alawa Primary School located?
Alawa Primary School is located in Alawa, NT 0810. Visit the school website at http://www.alawaprimary.nt.edu.au.