Alice Springs Steiner School vs Centralian Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 4.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alice Springs Steiner School
Ross · Independent combined · T-9
162 students · ICSEA 1085
Centralian Middle School
Alice Springs · Government high school · 7-9
338 students · ICSEA 816
| Measure | Alice Springs Steiner School Ross NT | Centralian Middle School Alice Springs NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #3 of 40 | #13 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #294 of 1,259 | #1285 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | T-9 | 7-9 |
| Students | 162 | 338 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 79 | 170 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 118 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 816 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 37.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 35.2 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 59% |
| Suburb | Ross 0873 | Alice Springs 0870 |
| Council area | Alice Springs | Alice Springs |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.alicesteiner.nt.edu.au | www.cms.nt.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Alice Springs Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (68.5 vs 25.7).
- •Alice Springs Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 816), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Centralian Middle School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 10.6).
- •Centralian Middle School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 162.
- •Alice Springs Steiner School has grown faster over five years (12% vs 5%).
- •Alice Springs Steiner School is a independent school while Centralian Middle School is a government 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 Steiner School better than Centralian Middle School?
On the Success Index, Alice Springs Steiner School ranks higher (68.5 vs 25.7 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 Steiner School and Centralian Middle School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Ross and Alice Springs in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alice Springs Steiner School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Centralian Middle School has 9.0.
How do Alice Springs Steiner School and Centralian Middle School rank in NT?
Alice Springs Steiner School is 3rd of 40 and Centralian Middle School is 13th of 23 among combined schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.