Dripstone Secondary College
Dripstone Secondary College is a government secondary school in Tiwi, NT offering 7-9. With an ICSEA score of 994, it sits in the 44th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 605 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 20% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 46% have a language background other than English.
Tiwi NT 0810. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Dripstone Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Dripstone Secondary College ranks 6th of the 26 secondary schools in NT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Henbury School, a government 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. Dripstone Secondary College scores 994, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Tiwi
Dripstone Secondary College is located in Tiwi, NT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,022/wk and median rent of $375/wk. Population: 2,511.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Tiwi suburb profileSchools near Dripstone Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Dripstone Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakara Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Nakara | 0.7 km | 1051 | 57 higher | 409 |
| Wanguri Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wanguri | 0.7 km | 987 | 7 lower | 327 |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Wanguri | 0.9 km | 1035 | 41 higher | 243 |
| Wagaman Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wagaman | 1.5 km | 944 | 50 lower | 213 |
| Alawa Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Alawa | 1.7 km | 1011 | 17 higher | 259 |
| Casuarina Senior CollegeGovernment Secondary · Moil | 2.0 km | 949 | 45 lower | 690 |
| Leanyer Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Leanyer | 2.2 km | 1024 | 30 higher | 538 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dripstone Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Dripstone Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Dripstone Secondary College offer?
Dripstone Secondary College offers 7-9.
What is Dripstone Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Dripstone Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 994, placing it in the 44th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Dripstone Secondary College?
Dripstone Secondary College has 605 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Dripstone Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Dripstone Secondary College are Henbury School (0.2 km), Nakara Primary School (0.7 km), Wanguri Primary School (0.7 km).
Where is Dripstone Secondary College located?
Dripstone Secondary College is located in Tiwi, NT 0810. Visit the school website at http://www.dripstonemiddle.nt.edu.au.