Darwin High School
Darwin High School is a government secondary school in The Gardens, NT offering U, 10-12. With an ICSEA score of 1050, it sits in the 68th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,286 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 51% have a language background other than English.
The Gardens NT 0820. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Darwin High School compares
By ICSEA, Darwin High School ranks 2nd of the 26 secondary schools in NT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Northern Territory School of Distance Education, a government secondary school 0.1 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Darwin High School scores 1050, above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Darwin High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Darwin High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Territory School of Distance EducationGovernment Secondary · The Gardens | 0.1 km | 837 | 213 lower | 252 |
| Darwin Middle SchoolGovernment Secondary · The Gardens | 0.2 km | 1065 | 15 higher | 663 |
| St John's Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · The Gardens | 0.5 km | 957 | 93 lower | 287 |
| Stuart Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Stuart Park | 1.2 km | 1054 | 4 higher | 492 |
| Parap Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Parap | 1.5 km | 1066 | 16 higher | 405 |
| Larrakeyah Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Larrakeyah | 2.2 km | 1086 | 36 higher | 480 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Darwin High School a government school?
Yes, Darwin High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Darwin High School offer?
Darwin High School offers U, 10-12.
What is Darwin High School's ICSEA score?
Darwin High School has an ICSEA score of 1050, placing it in the 68th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Darwin High School?
Darwin High School has 1,286 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Darwin High School?
The nearest schools to Darwin High School are Northern Territory School of Distance Education (0.1 km), Darwin Middle School (0.2 km), St John's Catholic College (0.5 km).
Where is Darwin High School located?
Darwin High School is located in The Gardens, NT 0820. Visit the school website at http://www.darwinhigh.nt.edu.au.