Centralian Middle School vs Katherine High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Northern Territory, 1041 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Centralian Middle School
Alice Springs · Government high school · 7-9
338 students · ICSEA 816
Katherine High School
Katherine East · Government high school · 7-12
468 students · ICSEA 797
| Measure | Centralian Middle School Alice Springs NT | Katherine High School Katherine East NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #13 of 23 | #23 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #1285 of 1,472 | #1470 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-9 | 7-12 |
| Students | 338 | 468 |
| Girls / boys | 170 / 168 | 240 / 228 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 118 | 93 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 43 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 816 | 797 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.7 | 37.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.2 | 35.3 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 59% | 61% |
| Suburb | Alice Springs 0870 | Katherine East 0850 |
| Council area | Alice Springs | Katherine |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.cms.nt.edu.au/ | www.katherinehighschool.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •Centralian Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (25.7 vs 11.8).
- •Centralian Middle School has the higher ICSEA (816 vs 797), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Centralian Middle School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 12.5).
- •Katherine High School is the larger school with 468 students compared with 338.
- •Centralian Middle School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -13%).
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 Centralian Middle School better than Katherine High School?
On the Success Index, Centralian Middle School ranks higher (25.7 vs 11.8 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 Centralian Middle School and Katherine High School?
About 1041 km in a straight line, between Alice Springs and Katherine East in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Centralian Middle School has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Katherine High School has 12.5.
How do Centralian Middle School and Katherine High School rank in NT?
Centralian Middle School is 13th of 23 and Katherine High School is 23rd of 23 among secondary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.