Darwin Middle School
Darwin Middle School is a government secondary school in The Gardens, NT offering 7-9. With an ICSEA score of 1065, it sits in the 74th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 663 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 57% 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 Darwin Middle School compares
Darwin Middle School has the highest ICSEA of the 26 secondary schools in NT that report one. Of the 6 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Darwin High 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. Darwin Middle School scores 1065, above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Darwin Middle School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Darwin Middle School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin High SchoolGovernment Secondary · The Gardens | 0.2 km | 1050 | 15 lower | 1,286 |
| Northern Territory School of Distance EducationGovernment Secondary · The Gardens | 0.3 km | 837 | 228 lower | 252 |
| St John's Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · The Gardens | 0.3 km | 957 | 108 lower | 287 |
| Stuart Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Stuart Park | 1.0 km | 1054 | 11 lower | 492 |
| Parap Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Parap | 1.3 km | 1066 | 1 higher | 405 |
| Larrakeyah Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Larrakeyah | 2.3 km | 1086 | 21 higher | 480 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Darwin Middle School a government school?
Yes, Darwin Middle School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Darwin Middle School offer?
Darwin Middle School offers 7-9.
What is Darwin Middle School's ICSEA score?
Darwin Middle School has an ICSEA score of 1065, placing it in the 74th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Darwin Middle School?
Darwin Middle School has 663 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Darwin Middle School?
The nearest schools to Darwin Middle School are Darwin High School (0.2 km), Northern Territory School of Distance Education (0.3 km), St John's Catholic College (0.3 km).
Where is Darwin Middle School located?
Darwin Middle School is located in The Gardens, NT 0820. Visit the school website at http://www.darwinmiddle.nt.edu.au.