Centralian Middle School
Centralian Middle School is a government secondary school in Alice Springs, NT offering 7-9. With an ICSEA score of 816, it sits in the 3rd percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 338 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 59% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 47% 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 Centralian Middle School compares
By ICSEA, Centralian Middle School ranks 19th of the 26 secondary schools in NT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Gillen Primary School, a government primary school 0.3 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. Centralian Middle School scores 816, well below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Centralian Middle School, check catchment rules with the school or the NT education department.
About Alice Springs
Centralian Middle 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 Centralian Middle School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Centralian Middle School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillen Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Gillen | 0.3 km | 807 | 9 lower | 230 |
| Bradshaw Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Gillen | 0.7 km | 918 | 102 higher | 381 |
| Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic CollegeCatholic Combined · Alice Springs | 1.1 km | 1028 | 212 higher | 823 |
| St Philip's CollegeIndependent Secondary · Alice Springs | 2.7 km | 1031 | 215 higher | 502 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Centralian Middle School a government school?
Yes, Centralian Middle School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Centralian Middle School offer?
Centralian Middle School offers 7-9.
What is Centralian Middle School's ICSEA score?
Centralian Middle School has an ICSEA score of 816, placing it in the 3rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Centralian Middle School?
Centralian Middle School has 338 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Centralian Middle School?
The nearest schools to Centralian Middle School are Gillen Primary School (0.3 km), Bradshaw Primary School (0.7 km), St Joseph's Catholic Flexible School (1.0 km).
Where is Centralian Middle School located?
Centralian Middle School is located in Alice Springs, NT 0870. Visit the school website at https://www.cms.nt.edu.au/.