Alice Springs Steiner School vs Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Northern Territory, 4.1 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
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College
Alice Springs · Catholic combined · T-12
823 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Alice Springs Steiner School Ross NT | Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College Alice Springs NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #3 of 40 | #6 of 40 |
| National rank (type) | #294 of 1,259 | #670 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | T-9 | T-12 |
| Students | 162 | 823 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 79 | 383 / 440 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 82 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 47 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 63.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 46.2 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 11% |
| Suburb | Ross 0873 | Alice Springs 0870 |
| Council area | Alice Springs | Alice Springs |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.alicesteiner.nt.edu.au | www.olshalice.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Alice Springs Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (68.5 vs 49.4).
- •Alice Springs Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alice Springs Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.0).
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College is the larger school with 823 students compared with 162.
- •Alice Springs Steiner School is a independent school while Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College is a catholic 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 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Alice Springs Steiner School ranks higher (68.5 vs 49.4 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 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College?
About 4.1 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 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College has 13.0.
How do Alice Springs Steiner School and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College rank in NT?
Alice Springs Steiner School is 3rd of 40 and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College is 6th of 40 among combined schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.