Bradshaw Primary School vs Centralian Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 665 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bradshaw Primary School
Gillen · Government primary · T-6
381 students · ICSEA 918
Centralian Middle School
Alice Springs · Government high school · 7-9
338 students · ICSEA 816
| Measure | Bradshaw Primary School Gillen NT | Centralian Middle School Alice Springs NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #36 of 52 | #13 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #4176 of 4,908 | #1285 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | T-6 | 7-9 |
| Students | 381 | 338 |
| Girls / boys | 190 / 191 | 170 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 118 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 816 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.5 | 37.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.0 | 35.2 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 34% | 59% |
| Suburb | Gillen 0870 | Alice Springs 0870 |
| Council area | Alice Springs | Alice Springs |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.bradshawprimary.nt.edu.au | www.cms.nt.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bradshaw Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (29.3 vs 25.7).
- •Bradshaw Primary School has the higher ICSEA (918 vs 816), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Centralian Middle School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 12.9).
- •Bradshaw Primary School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 338.
- •Centralian Middle School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -9%).
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 Bradshaw Primary School better than Centralian Middle School?
On the Success Index, Bradshaw Primary School ranks higher (29.3 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 Bradshaw Primary School and Centralian Middle School?
About 665 m in a straight line, between Gillen and Alice Springs in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bradshaw Primary School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Centralian Middle School has 9.0.
How do Bradshaw Primary School and Centralian Middle School rank in NT?
Bradshaw Primary School is 36th of 52 and Centralian Middle School is 13th of 23 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.