Araluen Christian College vs Yipirinya School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Northern Territory, 1.3 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
Yipirinya School
Alice Springs · Independent combined · T-10
186 students · ICSEA 729
| Measure | Araluen Christian College Alice Springs NT | Yipirinya School Alice Springs NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #10 of 40 | #14 of 40 |
| National rank (type) | #873 of 1,259 | #1027 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | T-10 | T-10 |
| Students | 104 | 186 |
| Girls / boys | 45 / 59 | 83 / 103 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | 15 | 13 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +75% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 997 | 729 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 15.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 64.0 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 100% |
| Suburb | Alice Springs 0870 | Alice Springs 0871 |
| Council area | Alice Springs | Alice Springs |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.acc.nt.edu.au/ | www.yipirinya.com.au |
The verdict
- •Araluen Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (39.4 vs 32.0).
- •Araluen Christian College has the higher ICSEA (997 vs 729), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yipirinya School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 16.3).
- •Yipirinya School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 104.
- •Yipirinya School has grown faster over five years (75% 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 Yipirinya School?
On the Success Index, Araluen Christian College ranks higher (39.4 vs 32.0 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 Yipirinya School?
About 1.3 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 Yipirinya School has 11.2.
How do Araluen Christian College and Yipirinya School rank in NT?
Araluen Christian College is 10th of 40 and Yipirinya School is 14th of 40 among combined schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.