Centralian Senior College vs Sadadeen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 442 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Centralian Senior College
Alice Springs · Government high school · 10-12
351 students · ICSEA 879
Sadadeen Primary School
Alice Springs · Government primary · T-6
118 students · ICSEA 793
| Measure | Centralian Senior College Alice Springs NT | Sadadeen Primary School Alice Springs NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #14 of 23 | #37 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #1300 of 1,472 | #4296 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 10-12 | T-6 |
| Students | 351 | 118 |
| Girls / boys | 164 / 187 | 61 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | – | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 82 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 879 | 793 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 7.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.9 | 13.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.8 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 47% | 85% |
| Suburb | Alice Springs 0870 | Alice Springs 0870 |
| Council area | Alice Springs | Alice Springs |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | centralianseniorcollege.com.au/ | web.ntschools.net/w/sadadeenprimary/Pages/Home.aspx |
The verdict
- •Sadadeen Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (27.8 vs 25.3).
- •Centralian Senior College has the higher ICSEA (879 vs 793), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sadadeen Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 9.1).
- •Centralian Senior College is the larger school with 351 students compared with 118.
- •Sadadeen Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -18%).
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 Senior College better than Sadadeen Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sadadeen Primary School ranks higher (27.8 vs 25.3 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 Senior College and Sadadeen Primary School?
About 442 m in a straight line, between Alice Springs and Alice Springs in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Centralian Senior College has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sadadeen Primary School has 7.7.
How do Centralian Senior College and Sadadeen Primary School rank in NT?
Centralian Senior College is 14th of 23 and Sadadeen Primary School is 37th of 52 among secondary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.