Araluen Christian College vs Marrara Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Northern Territory, 1294 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
Marrara Christian College
Marrara · Independent combined · T-10
289 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Araluen Christian College Alice Springs NT | Marrara Christian College Marrara NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #10 of 40 | #17 of 40 |
| National rank (type) | #873 of 1,259 | #1112 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | T-10 | T-10 |
| Students | 104 | 289 |
| Girls / boys | 45 / 59 | 140 / 149 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | 15 | 41 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 997 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 22.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 18.3 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 28% |
| Suburb | Alice Springs 0870 | Marrara 0812 |
| Council area | Alice Springs | Darwin |
| Remoteness | Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.acc.nt.edu.au/ | www.mcc.nt.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Araluen Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (39.4 vs 28.2).
- •Araluen Christian College has the higher ICSEA (997 vs 962), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marrara Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.3).
- •Marrara Christian College is the larger school with 289 students compared with 104.
- •Araluen Christian College has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -8%).
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 Marrara Christian College?
On the Success Index, Araluen Christian College ranks higher (39.4 vs 28.2 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 Marrara Christian College?
About 1294 km in a straight line, between Alice Springs and Marrara in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Araluen Christian College has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marrara Christian College has 12.8.
How do Araluen Christian College and Marrara Christian College rank in NT?
Araluen Christian College is 10th of 40 and Marrara Christian College is 17th of 40 among combined schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.