Alice Springs Steiner School vs Gillen Primary 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
Gillen Primary School
Gillen · Government primary · T-6
230 students · ICSEA 807
| Measure | Alice Springs Steiner School Ross NT | Gillen Primary School Gillen NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #3 of 40 | #41 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #294 of 1,259 | #4506 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | T-9 | T-6 |
| Students | 162 | 230 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 79 | 113 / 117 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 807 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 17.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 18.6 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 64% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 63% |
| Suburb | Ross 0873 | Gillen 0870 |
| Council area | Alice Springs | Alice Springs |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.alicesteiner.nt.edu.au | www.gillenprimary.nt.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Alice Springs Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (68.5 vs 24.9).
- •Alice Springs Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 807), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alice Springs Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.2).
- •Gillen Primary School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 162.
- •Alice Springs Steiner School is a independent school while Gillen Primary 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 Gillen Primary School?
On the Success Index, Alice Springs Steiner School ranks higher (68.5 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 Steiner School and Gillen Primary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Ross and Gillen 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 Gillen Primary School has 13.2.
How do Alice Springs Steiner School and Gillen Primary School rank in NT?
Alice Springs Steiner School is 3rd of 40 and Gillen Primary School is 41st of 52 among combined schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.