St Philip's College
St Philip's College is an independent secondary school in Alice Springs, NT offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1031, it sits in the 60th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 502 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 15% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 28% have a language background other than English.
Alice Springs NT 0871. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Philip's College compares
By ICSEA, St Philip's College ranks 3rd 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 highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College - Bath Street Campus, a Catholic primary school 0.7 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. St Philip's College scores 1031, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Philip's College is a Independent 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
St Philip's 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 St Philip's College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Philip's College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Alice Springs | 1.0 km | 1040 | 9 higher | 413 |
| Centralian Senior CollegeGovernment Secondary · Alice Springs | 1.5 km | 879 | 152 lower | 351 |
| Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic CollegeCatholic Combined · Alice Springs | 2.0 km | 1028 | 3 lower | 823 |
| Braitling Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Braitling | 2.1 km | 911 | 120 lower | 218 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Philip's College a government school?
No, St Philip's College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Philip's College offer?
St Philip's College offers 7-12.
What is St Philip's College's ICSEA score?
St Philip's College has an ICSEA score of 1031, placing it in the 60th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Philip's College?
St Philip's College has 502 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Philip's College?
The nearest schools to St Philip's College are Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College - Bath Street Campus (0.7 km), Ross Park Primary School (1.0 km), Centralian Senior College (1.5 km).
Where is St Philip's College located?
St Philip's College is located in Alice Springs, NT 0871. Visit the school website at http://www.stphilips.nt.edu.au/.