Northern Territory School of Distance Education
Northern Territory School of Distance Education is a government secondary school in The Gardens, NT offering 9-12. With an ICSEA score of 837, it sits in the 4th percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 252 enrolled students, with approximately 4 students per teacher. 21% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 59% 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 Northern Territory School of Distance Education compares
By ICSEA, Northern Territory School of Distance Education ranks 18th 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 5th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Darwin High School, 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. Northern Territory School of Distance Education scores 837, well below average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Northern Territory School of Distance Education
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Northern Territory School of Distance Education | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin High SchoolGovernment Secondary · The Gardens | 0.1 km | 1050 | 213 higher | 1,286 |
| Darwin Middle SchoolGovernment Secondary · The Gardens | 0.3 km | 1065 | 228 higher | 663 |
| St John's Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · The Gardens | 0.4 km | 957 | 120 higher | 287 |
| Stuart Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Stuart Park | 1.2 km | 1054 | 217 higher | 492 |
| Parap Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Parap | 1.6 km | 1066 | 229 higher | 405 |
| Larrakeyah Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Larrakeyah | 2.1 km | 1086 | 249 higher | 480 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northern Territory School of Distance Education a government school?
Yes, Northern Territory School of Distance Education is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Northern Territory School of Distance Education offer?
Northern Territory School of Distance Education offers 9-12.
What is Northern Territory School of Distance Education's ICSEA score?
Northern Territory School of Distance Education has an ICSEA score of 837, placing it in the 4th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Northern Territory School of Distance Education?
Northern Territory School of Distance Education has 252 enrolled students, with approximately 4 students per teacher.
What schools are near Northern Territory School of Distance Education?
The nearest schools to Northern Territory School of Distance Education are Darwin High School (0.1 km), Darwin Middle School (0.3 km), St John's Catholic College (0.4 km).
Where is Northern Territory School of Distance Education located?
Northern Territory School of Distance Education is located in The Gardens, NT 0820. Visit the school website at http://www.ntsde.nt.edu.au/.
Northern Territory School of Distance Education official website