Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College vs Ross Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College
Alice Springs · Catholic combined · T-12
823 students · ICSEA 1028
Ross Park Primary School
Alice Springs · Government primary · T-6
413 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College Alice Springs NT | Ross Park Primary School Alice Springs NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #6 of 40 | #6 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #670 of 1,259 | #1842 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | T-12 | T-6 |
| Students | 823 | 413 |
| Girls / boys | 383 / 440 | 210 / 203 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | 82 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 47 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.3 | 29.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.2 | 20.3 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 12% |
| Suburb | Alice Springs 0870 | Alice Springs 0870 |
| Council area | Alice Springs | Alice Springs |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.olshalice.catholic.edu.au | rossparkprimary.nt.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Ross Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.0 vs 49.4).
- •Ross Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.2).
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College is the larger school with 823 students compared with 413.
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College has grown faster over five years (10% vs -2%).
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College is a catholic school while Ross Park Primary School is a government 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 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College better than Ross Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ross Park Primary School ranks higher (61.0 vs 49.4 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 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College and Ross Park Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Alice Springs and Alice Springs in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ross Park Primary School has 14.2.
How do Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College and Ross Park Primary School rank in NT?
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College is 6th of 40 and Ross Park Primary School is 6th of 52 among combined schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.