How many campuses does Good Shepherd have?

Three: Howard Springs, Palmerston, and Leanyer.

Does the school offer German?

Yes, a German DSD programme is available.

Is the school Lutheran?

Yes, it is a Lutheran school affiliated with LEA.

Is there an Open Day?

Yes, Saturday 14 March 2026 from 10:00am to 11:30am.

Does the school support Defence families?

Yes, a Supporting Defence Families initiative is in place.

Is there a house system?

Yes, the school uses a house system.

What sustainability initiatives are there?

The school has active sustainability programmes.

Good Shepherd Lutheran College

Australia, Darwin

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees Unlisted

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 1300

Type Co-educational

Bus Service Yes

Academic offering

Curriculum International Baccalaureate, Australian

Taught languages German

Strengths IB World School, Three campuses, German DSD programme, House system, Sustainability focus, Defence families support

Clubs Swimming carnivals, Sustainability, Careers Expo

Stages Pre-School, Elementary, Secondary

Introduction

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.

www.goodshepherd.nt.edu.au

Corner of Whitewood Road and Kundook Place, Howard Springs, NT 0835, Australia.

The Essentials

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.

Academics

Curriculum

IB World School with Australian curriculum. Learning enrichment programmes and BYOD.

Higher Education Progression

Careers Expo and guidance programmes.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

A caring, supportive community environment. Visible Well-Being organisation partnership.

Mental Wellbeing

Visible Well-Being programme.

Admissions

Open Day: Saturday 14 March 2026, 10:00am-11:30am. Online enrolment available.

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