Ross Park Primary School vs St Philip's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 963 m 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
St Philip's College
Alice Springs · Independent high school · 7-12
502 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Ross Park Primary School Alice Springs NT | St Philip's College Alice Springs NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #6 of 52 | #2 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #1842 of 4,908 | #482 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | T-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 413 | 502 |
| Girls / boys | 210 / 203 | 260 / 242 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 87 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 62 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.1 | 47.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 46.6 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 15% |
| Suburb | Alice Springs 0870 | Alice Springs 0871 |
| Council area | Alice Springs | Alice Springs |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | rossparkprimary.nt.edu.au/ | www.stphilips.nt.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (61.0 vs 61.3).
- •Ross Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 1031), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Philip's College has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.2).
- •St Philip's College is the larger school with 502 students compared with 413.
- •Ross Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -22%).
- •Ross Park Primary School is a government school while St Philip's College is an independent 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 Ross Park Primary School better than St Philip's College?
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 Ross Park Primary School and St Philip's College?
About 963 m 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 St Philip's College has 10.5.
How do Ross Park Primary School and St Philip's College rank in NT?
Ross Park Primary School is 6th of 52 and St Philip's College is 2nd of 23 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.