The Essington School
The Essington School is an independent combined school in Rapid Creek, NT offering T-12. With an ICSEA score of 1128, it sits in the 91st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 782 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 40% have a language background other than English.
Rapid Creek NT 0810. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How The Essington School compares
The Essington School has the highest ICSEA of the 105 combined schools in NT that report one. There is no other combined school within 5 km. The nearest school is The Essington School - Senior Campus, an independent secondary school 0.2 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. The Essington School scores 1128, above average.
Enrolment and location
The Essington School is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Rapid Creek
The Essington School is located in Rapid Creek, NT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,208/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 3,261.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Rapid Creek suburb profileSchools near The Essington School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs The Essington School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightcliff High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Nightcliff | 0.5 km | 986 | 142 lower | 409 |
| Nightcliff Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Nightcliff | 0.7 km | 1063 | 65 lower | 478 |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Rapid Creek | 0.7 km | 1077 | 51 lower | 221 |
| Jingili Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Jingili | 2.1 km | 997 | 131 lower | 235 |
| Alawa Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Alawa | 2.3 km | 1011 | 117 lower | 259 |
| Casuarina Senior CollegeGovernment Secondary · Moil | 2.5 km | 949 | 179 lower | 690 |
| Nakara Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Nakara | 2.6 km | 1051 | 77 lower | 409 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Essington School a government school?
No, The Essington School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does The Essington School offer?
The Essington School offers T-12.
What is The Essington School's ICSEA score?
The Essington School has an ICSEA score of 1128, placing it in the 91st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend The Essington School?
The Essington School has 782 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near The Essington School?
The nearest schools to The Essington School are The Essington School - Senior Campus (0.2 km), Nightcliff High School (0.5 km), Nightcliff Primary School (0.7 km).
Where is The Essington School located?
The Essington School is located in Rapid Creek, NT 0810. Visit the school website at http://www.essington.nt.edu.au/.