Remote independent Christian combined school (T–9) in Alice Springs, NT with 104 students.
NAPLAN well below national year-level averages and growth below the national median; the result is a D overall.
Araluen Christian College has an overall SchoolRank score of 23.3/100, rated "Below Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 31/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 997, close to the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Araluen Christian College, Year 3 students averaged 353 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 446, well below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 487, well below the national average of 569 for that year level. 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.
Araluen Christian College is a very small independent combined school with approximately 104 students. It offers education for years T-10. As a 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's value score is 26/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to 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 strong.
Araluen Christian College is located in Alice Springs, NT, classified as a remote school. With an ICSEA of 997 (45th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. 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.