Small independent Steiner co-ed combined school (T–9) in remote Ross, NT with 162 students.
NAPLAN modestly above national year-level averages and solid student growth; the result is a B overall.
Alice Springs Steiner School has an overall SchoolRank score of 61.3/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 59/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1085, well above the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (68/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Alice Springs Steiner School, Year 3 students averaged 426 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 526, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 575, in line with the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Reading. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Alice Springs Steiner School is a very small independent combined school with approximately 162 students. It offers education for years T-9. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Alice Springs Steiner School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.6:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 45% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 88%, which is moderate.
Alice Springs Steiner School is located in Ross, NT, classified as a remote school. With an ICSEA of 1085 (80th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.