Alice Springs School Of The Air vs Gillen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alice Springs School Of The Air
Alice Springs · Government combined · T-9
77 students · ICSEA 1025
Gillen Primary School
Gillen · Government primary · T-6
230 students · ICSEA 807
| Measure | Alice Springs School Of The Air Alice Springs NT | Gillen Primary School Gillen NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #41 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4506 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | T-9 | T-6 |
| Students | 77 | 230 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 38 | 113 / 117 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | 7 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1025 | 807 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 4.4 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 17.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 18.6 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 64% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 63% |
| Suburb | Alice Springs 0870 | Gillen 0870 |
| Council area | Alice Springs | Alice Springs |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.assoa.nt.edu.au/ | www.gillenprimary.nt.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Alice Springs School Of The Air scores higher on the Success Index (51.8 vs 24.9).
- •Alice Springs School Of The Air has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 807), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alice Springs School Of The Air has fewer students per teacher (4.4 vs 13.2).
- •Gillen Primary School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 77.
- •Gillen Primary School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -16%).
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 Alice Springs School Of The Air better than Gillen Primary School?
On the Success Index, Alice Springs School Of The Air ranks higher (51.8 vs 24.9 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 Alice Springs School Of The Air and Gillen Primary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Alice Springs and Gillen in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alice Springs School Of The Air has 4.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gillen Primary School has 13.2.
How do Alice Springs School Of The Air and Gillen Primary School rank in NT?
Alice Springs School Of The Air is unranked and Gillen Primary School is 41st of 52 among combined schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.