Katherine School Of The Air vs St Joseph's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Northern Territory, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Katherine School Of The Air
Katherine · Government combined · T-9
137 students · ICSEA 931
St Joseph's Catholic College
Katherine · Catholic combined · T-12
299 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Katherine School Of The Air Katherine NT | St Joseph's Catholic College Katherine NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #12 of 40 | #7 of 40 |
| National rank (type) | #978 of 1,259 | #707 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | T-9 | T-12 |
| Students | 137 | 299 |
| Girls / boys | 68 / 69 | 132 / 167 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 5 | 47 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 10 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +47% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 26.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 22.0 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 27% |
| Suburb | Katherine 0850 | Katherine 0850 |
| Council area | Katherine | Katherine |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.ksa.nt.edu.au/ | www.stjoeys.college/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (47.5 vs 34.1).
- •St Joseph's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (974 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Katherine School Of The Air has fewer students per teacher (7.3 vs 11.5).
- •St Joseph's Catholic College is the larger school with 299 students compared with 137.
- •St Joseph's Catholic College has grown faster over five years (47% vs -17%).
- •Katherine School Of The Air is a government school while St Joseph's Catholic College 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 Katherine School Of The Air better than St Joseph's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic College ranks higher (47.5 vs 34.1 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 Katherine School Of The Air and St Joseph's Catholic College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Katherine and Katherine in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Katherine School Of The Air has 7.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic College has 11.5.
How do Katherine School Of The Air and St Joseph's Catholic College rank in NT?
Katherine School Of The Air is 12th of 40 and St Joseph's Catholic College is 7th of 40 among combined schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.