Araluen Christian College vs Gillen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 1.7 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
Gillen Primary School
Gillen · Government primary · T-6
230 students · ICSEA 807
| Measure | Araluen Christian College Alice Springs NT | Gillen Primary School Gillen NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #10 of 40 | #41 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #873 of 1,259 | #4506 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | T-10 | T-6 |
| Students | 104 | 230 |
| Girls / boys | 45 / 59 | 113 / 117 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | 15 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 997 | 807 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 17.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 18.6 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 64% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 63% |
| Suburb | Alice Springs 0870 | Gillen 0870 |
| Council area | Alice Springs | Alice Springs |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.acc.nt.edu.au/ | www.gillenprimary.nt.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Araluen Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (39.4 vs 24.9).
- •Araluen Christian College has the higher ICSEA (997 vs 807), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gillen Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.3).
- •Gillen Primary School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 104.
- •Gillen Primary School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -2%).
- •Araluen Christian College 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 Araluen Christian College better than Gillen Primary School?
On the Success Index, Araluen Christian College ranks higher (39.4 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 Araluen Christian College and Gillen Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Alice Springs and Gillen in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Araluen Christian College has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gillen Primary School has 13.2.
How do Araluen Christian College and Gillen Primary School rank in NT?
Araluen Christian College is 10th of 40 and Gillen Primary School is 41st of 52 among combined schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.