Alice Springs School Of The Air vs St Philip's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 2.2 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
St Philip's College
Alice Springs · Independent high school · 7-12
502 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Alice Springs School Of The Air Alice Springs NT | St Philip's College Alice Springs NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #2 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | – | #482 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | T-9 | 7-12 |
| Students | 77 | 502 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 38 | 260 / 242 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 7 | 87 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 62 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1025 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 4.4 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 47.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 46.6 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 15% |
| Suburb | Alice Springs 0870 | Alice Springs 0871 |
| Council area | Alice Springs | Alice Springs |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.assoa.nt.edu.au/ | www.stphilips.nt.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Philip's College scores higher on the Success Index (61.3 vs 51.8).
- •St Philip's College has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 1025), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alice Springs School Of The Air has fewer students per teacher (4.4 vs 10.5).
- •St Philip's College is the larger school with 502 students compared with 77.
- •Alice Springs School Of The Air has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -22%).
- •Alice Springs School Of The Air is a government school while St Philip's College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Philip's College?
On the Success Index, St Philip's College ranks higher (61.3 vs 51.8 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 St Philip's College?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Alice Springs and Alice Springs 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 St Philip's College has 10.5.
How do Alice Springs School Of The Air and St Philip's College rank in NT?
Alice Springs School Of The Air is unranked and St Philip's College is 2nd of 23 among combined schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.