Howard Springs Primary School
Howard Springs Primary School is a government primary school in Howard Springs, NT offering T-6. With an ICSEA score of 951, it sits in the 25th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 277 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 21% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
Howard Springs NT 0835. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Howard Springs Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Howard Springs Primary School ranks 30th of the 61 primary schools in NT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Good Shepherd Lutheran College, an independent combined school 2.2 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. Howard Springs Primary School scores 951, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Howard Springs Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the NT education department.
About Howard Springs
Howard Springs Primary School is located in Howard Springs, NT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,560/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 3,153.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Howard Springs suburb profileSchools near Howard Springs Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Howard Springs Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Howard Springs | 2.2 km | 1025 | 74 higher | 1,117 |
| MacKillop Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Johnston | 3.9 km | 1001 | 50 higher | 795 |
| Mother Teresa Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Zuccoli | 4.6 km | 1027 | 76 higher | 379 |
| Zuccoli Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Zuccoli | 4.6 km | 989 | 38 higher | 537 |
| Bees Creek Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Freds Pass | 5.1 km | 976 | 25 higher | 283 |
| Sattler Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Freds Pass | 5.2 km | 997 | 46 higher | 245 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Howard Springs Primary School a government school?
Yes, Howard Springs Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Howard Springs Primary School offer?
Howard Springs Primary School offers T-6.
What is Howard Springs Primary School's ICSEA score?
Howard Springs Primary School has an ICSEA score of 951, placing it in the 25th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Howard Springs Primary School?
Howard Springs Primary School has 277 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Howard Springs Primary School?
The nearest schools to Howard Springs Primary School are Good Shepherd Lutheran College (2.2 km), MacKillop Catholic College (3.9 km), Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School (4.6 km).
Where is Howard Springs Primary School located?
Howard Springs Primary School is located in Howard Springs, NT 0835. Visit the school website at http://www.howardspringsprimary.nt.edu.au/.