Palmerston College
Palmerston College is a government secondary school in Driver, NT offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 884, it sits in the 8th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,267 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 39% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 30% have a language background other than English.
Driver NT 0830. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Palmerston College compares
By ICSEA, Palmerston College ranks 15th of the 26 secondary schools in NT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Good Shepherd Lutheran College - Palmerston Campus, an independent primary school 0.4 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 College scores 884, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Palmerston College, check catchment rules with the school or the NT education department.
About Driver
Palmerston College is located in Driver, NT, a suburb with a median household income of $1,984/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 2,747.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Driver suburb profileSchools near Palmerston College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Palmerston College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmerston Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Marlow Lagoon | 0.9 km | 1008 | 124 higher | 365 |
| Gray Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Gray | 1.1 km | 808 | 76 lower | 283 |
| Driver Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Driver | 1.1 km | 914 | 30 higher | 409 |
| Moulden Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Moulden | 1.3 km | 753 | 131 lower | 211 |
| Woodroffe Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Woodroffe | 1.7 km | 842 | 42 lower | 327 |
| Durack Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Durack | 2.1 km | 1017 | 133 higher | 474 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Palmerston College a government school?
Yes, Palmerston College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Palmerston College offer?
Palmerston College offers 7-12.
What is Palmerston College's ICSEA score?
Palmerston College has an ICSEA score of 884, placing it in the 8th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Palmerston College?
Palmerston College has 1,267 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Palmerston College?
The nearest schools to Palmerston College are Good Shepherd Lutheran College - Palmerston Campus (0.4 km), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (0.8 km), Palmerston Christian College (0.9 km).
Where is Palmerston College located?
Palmerston College is located in Driver, NT 0830. Visit the school website at https://www.palmerstoncollege.nt.edu.au/.