Nightcliff High School
Nightcliff High School is a government secondary school in Nightcliff, NT offering 7-9. With an ICSEA score of 986, it sits in the 40th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 409 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 19% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 51% have a language background other than English.
Nightcliff NT 0810. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Nightcliff High School compares
By ICSEA, Nightcliff High School ranks 8th of the 26 secondary schools in NT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Nightcliff Primary School, a government primary school 0.3 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. Nightcliff High School scores 986, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Nightcliff High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NT education department.
About Nightcliff
Nightcliff High School is located in Nightcliff, NT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,051/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 3,884.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Nightcliff suburb profileSchools near Nightcliff High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Nightcliff High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightcliff Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Nightcliff | 0.3 km | 1063 | 77 higher | 478 |
| The Essington SchoolIndependent Combined · Rapid Creek | 0.5 km | 1128 | 142 higher | 782 |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Rapid Creek | 1.2 km | 1077 | 91 higher | 221 |
| Jingili Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Jingili | 2.6 km | 997 | 11 higher | 235 |
| Alawa Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Alawa | 2.8 km | 1011 | 25 higher | 259 |
| Nakara Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Nakara | 3.0 km | 1051 | 65 higher | 409 |
| Casuarina Senior CollegeGovernment Secondary · Moil | 3.0 km | 949 | 37 lower | 690 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nightcliff High School a government school?
Yes, Nightcliff High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Nightcliff High School offer?
Nightcliff High School offers 7-9.
What is Nightcliff High School's ICSEA score?
Nightcliff High School has an ICSEA score of 986, placing it in the 40th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Nightcliff High School?
Nightcliff High School has 409 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Nightcliff High School?
The nearest schools to Nightcliff High School are Nightcliff Primary School (0.3 km), The Essington School (0.5 km), The Essington School - Senior Campus (0.7 km).
Where is Nightcliff High School located?
Nightcliff High School is located in Nightcliff, NT 0810. Visit the school website at http://www.nightcliffmiddle.nt.edu.au.