Shepherdson College
Shepherdson College is a government combined school in Galiwinku, NT offering T-12. With an ICSEA score of 664, it sits in the 1st percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 458 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 98% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 98% have a language background other than English.
Galiwinku NT 0822. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Shepherdson College compares
By ICSEA, Shepherdson College ranks 40th of the 105 combined schools in NT that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other combined school within 5 km.
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. Shepherdson College scores 664, well below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Galiwinku
Shepherdson College is located in Galiwinku, NT, a suburb with a median household income of $1,913/wk and median rent of $200/wk. Population: 2,199.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Galiwinku suburb profileFrequently Asked Questions
Is Shepherdson College a government school?
Yes, Shepherdson College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Shepherdson College offer?
Shepherdson College offers T-12.
What is Shepherdson College's ICSEA score?
Shepherdson College has an ICSEA score of 664, placing it in the 1st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Shepherdson College?
Shepherdson College has 458 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
Where is Shepherdson College located?
Shepherdson College is located in Galiwinku, NT 0822. Visit the school website at https://www.elcho.org/welcome.