Araluen Christian College vs Sattler Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Northern Territory, 1276 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
Sattler Christian College
Freds Pass · Independent combined · T-10
245 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Araluen Christian College Alice Springs NT | Sattler Christian College Freds Pass NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #10 of 40 | #9 of 40 |
| National rank (type) | #873 of 1,259 | #867 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | T-10 | T-10 |
| Students | 104 | 245 |
| Girls / boys | 45 / 59 | 134 / 111 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | 15 | 28 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +115% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 997 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 15.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 10% |
| Suburb | Alice Springs 0870 | Freds Pass 0822 |
| Council area | Alice Springs | Litchfield |
| Remoteness | Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.acc.nt.edu.au/ | www.scc.nt.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (39.4 vs 39.6).
- •Sattler Christian College has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.3).
- •Sattler Christian College is the larger school with 245 students compared with 104.
- •Sattler Christian College has grown faster over five years (115% vs -2%).
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 Sattler Christian College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Araluen Christian College and Sattler Christian College?
About 1276 km in a straight line, between Alice Springs and Freds Pass in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Araluen Christian College has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sattler Christian College has 15.5.
How do Araluen Christian College and Sattler Christian College rank in NT?
Araluen Christian College is 10th of 40 and Sattler Christian College is 9th of 40 among combined schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.