Palmerston Christian College
Palmerston Christian College is an independent combined school in Marlow Lagoon, NT offering T-10. With an ICSEA score of 1008, it sits in the 51st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 365 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 28% have a language background other than English.
Marlow Lagoon NT 0830. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Palmerston Christian College compares
By ICSEA, Palmerston Christian College ranks 9th of the 105 combined schools in NT that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other combined school within 5 km. The nearest school is NT Christian College - Palmerston Campus, an independent secondary school 0.0 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. Palmerston Christian College scores 1008, near average.
Enrolment and location
Palmerston Christian College is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Marlow Lagoon
Palmerston Christian College is located in Marlow Lagoon, NT, a suburb with a median household income of $3,630/wk and median rent of $550/wk. Population: 754.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Schools near Palmerston Christian College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Palmerston Christian College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmerston CollegeGovernment Secondary · Driver | 0.9 km | 884 | 124 lower | 1,267 |
| Driver Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Driver | 1.3 km | 914 | 94 lower | 409 |
| Gray Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Gray | 1.7 km | 808 | 200 lower | 283 |
| Moulden Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Moulden | 1.9 km | 753 | 255 lower | 211 |
| Durack Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Durack | 1.9 km | 1017 | 9 higher | 474 |
| Woodroffe Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Woodroffe | 2.6 km | 842 | 166 lower | 327 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Palmerston Christian College a government school?
No, Palmerston Christian College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Palmerston Christian College offer?
Palmerston Christian College offers T-10.
What is Palmerston Christian College's ICSEA score?
Palmerston Christian College has an ICSEA score of 1008, placing it in the 51st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Palmerston Christian College?
Palmerston Christian College has 365 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Palmerston Christian College?
The nearest schools to Palmerston Christian College are NT Christian College - Palmerston Campus (0.0 km), Palmerston College (0.9 km), Good Shepherd Lutheran College - Palmerston Campus (1.2 km).
Where is Palmerston Christian College located?
Palmerston Christian College is located in Marlow Lagoon, NT 0830. Visit the school website at https://www.pcc.nt.edu.au/.