Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College vs St Joseph's Catholic Flexible School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 536 m 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 Flexible School
Alice Springs · Catholic special · 7-12
82 students
| Measure | Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College Alice Springs NT | St Joseph's Catholic Flexible School Alice Springs NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #6 of 40 | – |
| National rank (type) | #670 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | T-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 823 | 82 |
| Girls / boys | 383 / 440 | 37 / 45 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 82 | 8 |
| Year 12 cohort | 47 | 12 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | – |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | – |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | – |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.3 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.2 | 13.5 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 100% |
| Suburb | Alice Springs 0870 | Alice Springs 0870 |
| Council area | Alice Springs | Alice Springs |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.olshalice.catholic.edu.au | www.youthplus.edu.au/st-josephs-catholic-flc-alice-springs |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.7).
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College is the larger school with 823 students compared with 82.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Flexible School has grown faster over five years (21% 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 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 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College and St Joseph's Catholic Flexible School?
About 536 m 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 St Joseph's Catholic Flexible School has 13.7.
How do Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College and St Joseph's Catholic Flexible School rank in NT?
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College is 6th of 40 and St Joseph's Catholic Flexible School is unranked among combined schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.