Braitling Primary School vs St Philip's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Braitling Primary School
Braitling · Government primary · T-6
218 students · ICSEA 911
St Philip's College
Alice Springs · Independent high school · 7-12
502 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Braitling Primary School Braitling NT | St Philip's College Alice Springs NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #25 of 52 | #2 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #3713 of 4,908 | #482 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | T-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 218 | 502 |
| Girls / boys | 101 / 117 | 260 / 242 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 87 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 62 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 911 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 47.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 46.6 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 44% | 15% |
| Suburb | Braitling 0870 | Alice Springs 0871 |
| Council area | Alice Springs | Alice Springs |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | braitlingps.nt.edu.au/ | www.stphilips.nt.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Philip's College scores higher on the Success Index (61.3 vs 35.8).
- •St Philip's College has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 911), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Philip's College has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.7).
- •St Philip's College is the larger school with 502 students compared with 218.
- •Braitling Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -22%).
- •Braitling Primary School is a government school while St Philip's College is an independent 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 Braitling Primary School better than St Philip's College?
On the Success Index, St Philip's College ranks higher (61.3 vs 35.8 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 Braitling Primary School and St Philip's College?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Braitling and Alice Springs in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Braitling Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Philip's College has 10.5.
How do Braitling Primary School and St Philip's College rank in NT?
Braitling Primary School is 25th of 52 and St Philip's College is 2nd of 23 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.