Araluen Christian College vs Centralian Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Araluen Christian College
Alice Springs · Independent combined · T-10
104 students · ICSEA 997
Centralian Middle School
Alice Springs · Government high school · 7-9
338 students · ICSEA 816
| Measure | Araluen Christian College Alice Springs NT | Centralian Middle School Alice Springs NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #10 of 40 | #13 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #873 of 1,259 | #1285 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | T-10 | 7-9 |
| Students | 104 | 338 |
| Girls / boys | 45 / 59 | 170 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 15 | 118 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 997 | 816 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 37.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 35.2 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 59% |
| Suburb | Alice Springs 0870 | Alice Springs 0870 |
| Council area | Alice Springs | Alice Springs |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.acc.nt.edu.au/ | www.cms.nt.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Araluen Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (39.4 vs 25.7).
- •Araluen Christian College has the higher ICSEA (997 vs 816), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Centralian Middle School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 16.3).
- •Centralian Middle School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 104.
- •Centralian Middle School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -2%).
- •Araluen Christian College 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 Araluen Christian College better than Centralian Middle School?
On the Success Index, Araluen Christian College ranks higher (39.4 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 Araluen Christian College and Centralian Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Alice Springs and Alice Springs in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Araluen Christian College has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Centralian Middle School has 9.0.
How do Araluen Christian College and Centralian Middle School rank in NT?
Araluen Christian College is 10th of 40 and Centralian Middle School is 13th of 23 among combined schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.