Ross Park Primary School
Ross Park Primary School is a government primary school in Alice Springs, NT offering T-6. With an ICSEA score of 1040, it sits in the 64th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 413 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 38% 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 Ross Park Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Ross Park Primary School ranks 9th of the 61 primary schools in NT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Centralian Senior College, a government secondary school 0.6 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. Ross Park Primary School scores 1040, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Ross Park Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the NT education department.
About Alice Springs
Ross Park Primary School 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 Ross Park Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ross Park Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centralian Senior CollegeGovernment Secondary · Alice Springs | 0.6 km | 879 | 161 lower | 351 |
| St Philip's CollegeIndependent Secondary · Alice Springs | 1.0 km | 1031 | 9 lower | 502 |
| Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic CollegeCatholic Combined · Alice Springs | 2.2 km | 1028 | 12 lower | 823 |
| Gillen Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Gillen | 2.8 km | 807 | 233 lower | 230 |
| Braitling Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Braitling | 3.1 km | 911 | 129 lower | 218 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ross Park Primary School a government school?
Yes, Ross Park Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Ross Park Primary School offer?
Ross Park Primary School offers T-6.
What is Ross Park Primary School's ICSEA score?
Ross Park Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1040, placing it in the 64th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ross Park Primary School?
Ross Park Primary School has 413 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ross Park Primary School?
The nearest schools to Ross Park Primary School are Centralian Senior College (0.6 km), St Philip's College (1.0 km), Acacia Hill School (1.0 km).
Where is Ross Park Primary School located?
Ross Park Primary School is located in Alice Springs, NT 0870. Visit the school website at https://rossparkprimary.nt.edu.au/.