Good Shepherd Lutheran College is an IB World School in the Northern Territory with three campuses: Howard Springs, Palmerston, and Leanyer. The school offers Early Learning through Senior Years with German language (DSD), a house system, bus service, and outside school hours care.
Location
Good Shepherd has three campuses: Howard Springs (Whitewood Rd/Kundook Pl), Palmerston (Temple Tce/Emery Ave), and Leanyer (94 Leanyer Dr).
Stages
Early Learning through Senior Years.
Type
Good Shepherd is a co-educational Lutheran IB World School.
Additional learning support
Learning Enrichment programmes available.
Religious affiliation
Lutheran. Part of Lutheran Education Australia (LEA).
School day structure
Outside School Hours Care available.
Bus service
Bus service available across campuses.
House System
Houses system for student organisation.
Governance and Ownership
Lutheran Education Australia (LEA) affiliation.
Curriculum
IB World School with Australian curriculum. Learning enrichment programmes and BYOD.
Higher Education Progression
Careers Expo and guidance programmes.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
A caring, supportive community environment. Visible Well-Being organisation partnership.
Mental Wellbeing
Visible Well-Being programme.
Community
The school provides a vibrant and challenging education within a caring, supportive community. Supporting Defence Families initiative.
Facilities Overview
Three campuses across Darwin: Howard Springs, Palmerston, and Leanyer. College Library available.
Sports Facilities
Swimming carnivals.
Academic Facilities
College Library.
Academic & Intellectual
Careers Expo programmes.
Cultural & Language
German language programme (DSD - Deutsches Sprachdiplom).
Community & Service
Sustainability initiatives and community involvement.
Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Visible Well-Being programme partnership.
Language Provision
German language programme (DSD).
Accreditations
IB World School. Lutheran Education Australia. Visible Well-Being partner.
Admissions
Open Day: Saturday 14 March 2026, 10:00am-11:30am. Online enrolment available.
Haileybury Rendall School is a private day, boarding, and online school in Darwin, NT, affiliated with Haileybury Melbourne. The school achieved the highest ATAR result in the Northern Territory and is recognised as the NT's top primary school. It offers VCE, outdoor education, Indigenous education, and international study tours.
Location
Haileybury Rendall is at 6057 Berrimah Road, Berrimah, NT 0828.
Stages
Early Learning Centre (age 3-5), Junior School (Transition-Year 6), Middle School (Years 7-9), Senior School (Years 10-12).
Type
Haileybury Rendall is a private co-educational day, boarding, and online school.
Pupil Nationality Mix
International students accepted (CRICOS 0097ID).
Bus service
Bus service available.
Boarding Arrangements
Domestic and international boarding for Years 7-12. Modern facilities with dining, study, and recreation spaces.
Uniform Requirement
School uniform required.
Food Options
Dining facilities in boarding house.
Governance and Ownership
Affiliated with Haileybury, which operates five Melbourne campuses. Haileybury Foundation.
Curriculum
VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education) at senior level. Explicit Teaching Model for primary. Focus on creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking.
Exam Results
Highest ATAR result in the Northern Territory. Recognised as NT's top primary school.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Wellbeing and social justice activities.
Mental Wellbeing
Health Centre on campus.
Community
Affiliated with Haileybury Melbourne. Strong community ethos with Indigenous focus.
Facilities Overview
Three ovals, basketball/netball courts, outdoor gymnasium, 25-metre swimming pool, Dumabudla Centre, auditorium, multiple music rooms, Drama and Dance Studio, Health Centre.
Sports Facilities
Three ovals, basketball/netball courts, outdoor gymnasium, 25-metre outdoor swimming pool.
Academic Facilities
Modern library, Dumabudla Centre, multiple music rooms, Drama and Dance Studio.
Academic & Intellectual
Compulsory outdoor education and experiential learning.
Arts & Creative
Drama and Dance Studio, multiple music rooms.
Cultural & Language
International study tours. Indigenous education programme.
Community & Service
Reconciliation Action Plan. Focus on remote Australian communities.
Leadership & Professional
HRS Level Up (Year 10) programme.
Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Haileybury Pangea online learning for Years 5-12.
Awards
Highest ATAR result in the Northern Territory. NT's top primary school.
Accreditations
CRICOS 0097ID.
Admissions
Domestic and international applications accepted. School tours offered.
The Essington School is an independent school in Darwin, Northern Territory, offering education from Early Years through to Year 12. With over 30 years of history, the school is driven by local expertise and global thinking, providing an adaptive learning philosophy that caters to individual interests and talents. The school offers academic excellence programmes, outdoor education, performing arts and a strong wellbeing framework.
Location
19 Chrisp Street, Rapid Creek, 0810, Northern Territory, Australia
Stages
The school offers Early Years, Junior School and Senior School, spanning Preschool through to Year 12.
Type
The Essington School is a private, co-educational day school.
Pupil Nationality Mix
A diverse community in Darwin, with pathways for local families, relocating families and Defence families.
Additional learning support
The school adopts an adaptive learning philosophy that caters to the individual interests and talents of every child.
Country affiliation
Australia
School day structure
The school offers before and after school care, long day care and holiday care programmes.
Bus service
Bus service is available with published timetables.
Fee information is available from the school. Scholarships and bursaries are offered. Contact the school at +61 8 7913 8100.
Uniform Requirement
Students are required to wear a school uniform.
Food Options
The school has a canteen with online ordering available.
Governance and Ownership
The Essington School is an independent school with over 30 years of history in Darwin.
Curriculum
The school follows the Australian curriculum with an adaptive learning philosophy, high-quality teaching and best practice learning. The Senior School includes a SEAL programme. Academic excellence is a core focus.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a comprehensive wellbeing framework that supports the social, emotional and academic development of every student.
Mental Wellbeing
The wellbeing framework is a core part of the school, supporting mental health and personal development.
History
The Essington School has over 30 years of history in Darwin, growing into a well-established independent school serving the Northern Territory community.
Community
The school has an active Parents and Friends association and alumni community. It welcomes Defence families and families relocating to Darwin alongside the local community.
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
An active Parents and Friends association supports the school community.
Facilities Overview
The school campus is located at 19 Chrisp Street, Rapid Creek in Darwin. Facilities include a library, canteen and dedicated spaces for early years, junior and senior school programmes.
Sports Facilities
Physical education facilities support the school sports and outdoor education programmes.
Academic Facilities
The school provides a library and a student laptop programme to support learning.
Extra Curricular Facilities
After school clubs, creative and performing arts, outdoor education and camps, physical education programmes and the Duke of Edinburgh International Award.
Academic & Intellectual
Academic excellence programme and enrichment activities extend learning beyond the regular curriculum.
Arts & Creative
Creative and performing arts programmes provide opportunities for artistic expression and development.
Social & Hobbies
After school clubs offer a variety of activities for students to explore their interests.
Community & Service
The Duke of Edinburgh International Award encourages community service and personal development.
Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Outdoor education and camps provide immersive experiences in the unique Northern Territory environment.
Language Provision
English is the language of instruction.
Accreditations
Independent school with over 30 years of history in Darwin.
Admissions
The school has multiple enrolment pathways for local families, relocating families and Defence families. Open Day events are held for prospective families.
Scholarships
Scholarships and bursaries are available for prospective students.
