Alekarenge School vs Harts Range School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Northern Territory, 227 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alekarenge School
Ali Curung · Government combined · T-11
79 students · ICSEA 637
Harts Range School
Atitjere · Government combined · T-9
56 students · ICSEA 638
| Measure | Alekarenge School Ali Curung NT | Harts Range School Atitjere NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | T-11 | T-9 |
| Students | 79 | 56 |
| Girls / boys | 40 / 39 | 38 / 18 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | 4 | 5 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 637 | 638 |
| ICSEA percentile | 0th | 0th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 91% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 7.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 7.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 1.0 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 100% | 91% |
| Suburb | Ali Curung 0872 | Atitjere 0872 |
| Council area | Barkly | Central Desert |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | www.nationwide.com.au/alekarengeschool/ | www.teachintheterritory.nt.gov.au/schools/harts-range-school |
The verdict
- •Harts Range School scores higher on the Success Index (22.7 vs 19.6).
- •Harts Range School has the higher ICSEA (638 vs 637), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Harts Range School has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 23.9).
- •Alekarenge School is the larger school with 79 students compared with 56.
- •Harts Range School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -1%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alekarenge School better than Harts Range School?
On the Success Index, Harts Range School ranks higher (22.7 vs 19.6 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alekarenge School and Harts Range School?
About 227 km in a straight line, between Ali Curung and Atitjere in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alekarenge School has 23.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Harts Range School has 7.6.
How do Alekarenge School and Harts Range School rank in NT?
Alekarenge School is unranked and Harts Range School is unranked among combined schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.