Small government co-ed primary school in remote Alice Springs, NT serving 118 students from Transition to Year 6.
NAPLAN well below national year-level averages; the result is a C overall.
Sadadeen Primary School is also known as Sadadeen PS and SPS Alice Springs.
Sadadeen Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 2.9/100, rated "Well below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades C (Well below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 793 (3rd percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2024 NAPLAN testing at Sadadeen Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 270 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 418, well below the national average of 490 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.
Sadadeen Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 118 students. It offers education for years T-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Sadadeen Primary School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school grades C (Well below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Sadadeen Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.7:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 49% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 66%, which is below average.
Sadadeen Primary School is located in Alice Springs, NT, in remote Australia. Its ICSEA is 793 (3rd 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.