Centralian Senior College vs St Joseph's Catholic Flexible School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 2.3 km 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
St Joseph's Catholic Flexible School
Alice Springs · Catholic special · 7-12
82 students
| Measure | Centralian Senior College Alice Springs NT | St Joseph's Catholic Flexible School Alice Springs NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #14 of 23 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1300 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 10-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 351 | 82 |
| Girls / boys | 164 / 187 | 37 / 45 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 8 |
| Year 12 cohort | 82 | 12 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 879 | – |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | – |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | – |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.9 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.8 | 13.5 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 47% | 100% |
| Suburb | Alice Springs 0870 | Alice Springs 0870 |
| Council area | Alice Springs | Alice Springs |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | centralianseniorcollege.com.au/ | www.youthplus.edu.au/st-josephs-catholic-flc-alice-springs |
The verdict
- •Centralian Senior College has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 13.7).
- •Centralian Senior College is the larger school with 351 students compared with 82.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Flexible School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -18%).
- •Centralian Senior College is a government school while St Joseph's Catholic Flexible School is a catholic 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 Centralian Senior College better than St Joseph's Catholic Flexible School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Centralian Senior College and St Joseph's Catholic Flexible School?
About 2.3 km 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 St Joseph's Catholic Flexible School has 13.7.
How do Centralian Senior College and St Joseph's Catholic Flexible School rank in NT?
Centralian Senior College is 14th of 23 and St Joseph's Catholic Flexible School is unranked among secondary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.