Alice Springs School Of The Air vs Yipirinya School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Northern Territory, 2.3 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
Yipirinya School
Alice Springs · Independent combined · T-10
186 students · ICSEA 729
| Measure | Alice Springs School Of The Air Alice Springs NT | Yipirinya School Alice Springs NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #14 of 40 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1027 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | T-9 | T-10 |
| Students | 77 | 186 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 38 | 83 / 103 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | 7 | 13 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +75% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1025 | 729 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 4.4 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 15.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 64.0 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 100% |
| Suburb | Alice Springs 0870 | Alice Springs 0871 |
| Council area | Alice Springs | Alice Springs |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.assoa.nt.edu.au/ | www.yipirinya.com.au |
The verdict
- •Alice Springs School Of The Air scores higher on the Success Index (51.8 vs 32.0).
- •Alice Springs School Of The Air has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 729), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alice Springs School Of The Air has fewer students per teacher (4.4 vs 11.2).
- •Yipirinya School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 77.
- •Yipirinya School has grown faster over five years (75% vs -16%).
- •Alice Springs School Of The Air is a government school while Yipirinya School 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 Yipirinya School?
On the Success Index, Alice Springs School Of The Air ranks higher (51.8 vs 32.0 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 Yipirinya School?
About 2.3 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 Yipirinya School has 11.2.
How do Alice Springs School Of The Air and Yipirinya School rank in NT?
Alice Springs School Of The Air is unranked and Yipirinya School is 14th of 40 among combined schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.