Small independent Christian school (104 students, Transition–Year 10) in remote Alice Springs, NT.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a C+ overall.
Araluen Christian College is also known as ACC Alice Springs.
Araluen Christian College has an overall SchoolRank score of 36.9/100, rated "Below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades C+ (Below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 997 (45th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
Araluen Christian College has about 104 students across 11 year levels, so roughly 9 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 341, Writing 362, Numeracy 340, Spelling 399 and Grammar 324. Year 7 students averaged Reading 453, Writing 447, Numeracy 444, Spelling 469 and Grammar 417. Year 9 students averaged Reading 488, Writing 491, Numeracy 485, Spelling 505 and Grammar 466. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Araluen Christian College sit NAPLAN in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Araluen Christian College is a very small Independent combined school with approximately 104 students. It offers education for years T-10. As an Independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Araluen Christian College has approximate annual tuition fees of $3,737. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school grades C (Well below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Araluen Christian College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. This is above the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 44% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 93%, which is excellent.
Araluen Christian College is located in Alice Springs, NT, in remote Australia. Its ICSEA is 997 (45th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.