Independent co-ed combined school (T–10) in Marrara, Darwin; 289 students. Governed by NT Christian Schools.
NAPLAN 34 points below national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Marrara Christian College is also known as MCC Marrara.
Marrara Christian College has an overall SchoolRank score of 44.1/100, rated "Slightly below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B− (Slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 962 (30th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Marrara Christian College, Year 3 students averaged 417 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 493, in line with the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 448, well below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 510, well below the national average of 569 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Marrara Christian College is a small Independent combined school with approximately 289 students. It offers education for years T-10. As an Independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Marrara Christian College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 45% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is good.
Marrara Christian College is located in Marrara, NT, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 962 (30th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.