Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College is a Catholic combined school in Alice Springs, NT offering T-12. With an ICSEA score of 1028, it sits in the 59th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 823 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 51% have a language background other than English.
Alice Springs NT 0870. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College compares
By ICSEA, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College ranks 6th of the 105 combined schools in NT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Joseph's Catholic Flexible School, a Catholic secondary school 0.5 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College scores 1028, near average.
Enrolment and location
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Alice Springs
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College is located in Alice Springs, NT, a suburb with a median household income of $1,463/wk and median rent of $313/wk. Population: 231.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Schools near Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillen Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Gillen | 0.8 km | 807 | 221 lower | 230 |
| Centralian Middle SchoolGovernment Secondary · Alice Springs | 1.1 km | 816 | 212 lower | 338 |
| Bradshaw Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Gillen | 1.8 km | 918 | 110 lower | 381 |
| St Philip's CollegeIndependent Secondary · Alice Springs | 2.0 km | 1031 | 3 higher | 502 |
| Centralian Senior CollegeGovernment Secondary · Alice Springs | 2.2 km | 879 | 149 lower | 351 |
| Ross Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Alice Springs | 2.2 km | 1040 | 12 higher | 413 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College a government school?
No, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College offer?
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College offers T-12.
What is Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College's ICSEA score?
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College has an ICSEA score of 1028, placing it in the 59th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College?
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College has 823 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College?
The nearest schools to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College are St Joseph's Catholic Flexible School (0.5 km), Gillen Primary School (0.8 km), Centralian Middle School (1.1 km).
Where is Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College located?
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College is located in Alice Springs, NT 0870. Visit the school website at http://www.olshalice.catholic.edu.au.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College official website