Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College vs St Joseph's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Northern Territory, 1042 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
St Joseph's Catholic College
Katherine · Catholic combined · T-12
299 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College Alice Springs NT | St Joseph's Catholic College Katherine NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #6 of 40 | #7 of 40 |
| National rank (type) | #670 of 1,259 | #707 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | T-12 | T-12 |
| Students | 823 | 299 |
| Girls / boys | 383 / 440 | 132 / 167 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 82 | 47 |
| Year 12 cohort | 47 | 10 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +47% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.3 | 26.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.2 | 22.0 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 27% |
| Suburb | Alice Springs 0870 | Katherine 0850 |
| Council area | Alice Springs | Katherine |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.olshalice.catholic.edu.au | www.stjoeys.college/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (49.4 vs 47.5).
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.0).
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College is the larger school with 823 students compared with 299.
- •St Joseph's Catholic College has grown faster over five years (47% vs 10%).
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 St Joseph's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College ranks higher (49.4 vs 47.5 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 St Joseph's Catholic College?
About 1042 km in a straight line, between Alice Springs and Katherine 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 St Joseph's Catholic College has 11.5.
How do Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College and St Joseph's Catholic College rank in NT?
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College is 6th of 40 and St Joseph's Catholic College is 7th of 40 among combined schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.