Ross Park Primary School vs Sadadeen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Northern Territory, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ross Park Primary School
Alice Springs · Government primary · T-6
413 students · ICSEA 1040
Sadadeen Primary School
Alice Springs · Government primary · T-6
118 students · ICSEA 793
| Measure | Ross Park Primary School Alice Springs NT | Sadadeen Primary School Alice Springs NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #6 of 52 | #37 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #1842 of 4,908 | #4296 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | T-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 413 | 118 |
| Girls / boys | 210 / 203 | 61 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 793 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 7.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.1 | 13.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 85% |
| Suburb | Alice Springs 0870 | Alice Springs 0870 |
| Council area | Alice Springs | Alice Springs |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | rossparkprimary.nt.edu.au/ | web.ntschools.net/w/sadadeenprimary/Pages/Home.aspx |
The verdict
- •Ross Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.0 vs 27.8).
- •Ross Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 793), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sadadeen Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 14.2).
- •Ross Park Primary School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 118.
- •Ross Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -8%).
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 Ross Park Primary School better than Sadadeen Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ross Park Primary School ranks higher (61.0 vs 27.8 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 Ross Park Primary School and Sadadeen Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Alice Springs and Alice Springs in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ross Park Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sadadeen Primary School has 7.7.
How do Ross Park Primary School and Sadadeen Primary School rank in NT?
Ross Park Primary School is 6th of 52 and Sadadeen Primary School is 37th of 52 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.