Alice Springs Steiner School vs Haileybury Rendall School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Northern Territory, 1295 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
Haileybury Rendall School
Berrimah · Independent combined · T-12
970 students · ICSEA 1082
| Measure | Alice Springs Steiner School Ross NT | Haileybury Rendall School Berrimah NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #3 of 40 | #1 of 40 |
| National rank (type) | #294 of 1,259 | #179 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | T-9 | T-12 |
| Students | 162 | 970 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 79 | 512 / 458 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 120 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 65 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +55% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 1082 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 91.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 55.7 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 14% |
| Suburb | Ross 0873 | Berrimah 0828 |
| Council area | Alice Springs | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.alicesteiner.nt.edu.au | www.haileyburyrendall.com.au |
The verdict
- •Haileybury Rendall School scores higher on the Success Index (75.0 vs 68.5).
- •Alice Springs Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1082), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Haileybury Rendall School is the larger school with 970 students compared with 162.
- •Haileybury Rendall School has grown faster over five years (55% vs 12%).
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 Haileybury Rendall School?
On the Success Index, Haileybury Rendall School ranks higher (75.0 vs 68.5 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 Haileybury Rendall School?
About 1295 km in a straight line, between Ross and Berrimah 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 Haileybury Rendall School has 10.6.
How do Alice Springs Steiner School and Haileybury Rendall School rank in NT?
Alice Springs Steiner School is 3rd of 40 and Haileybury Rendall School is 1st of 40 among combined schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.