Government secondary distance education school in Outer Regional NT serving 252 students in years 9–12.
Northern Territory School of Distance Education is a small government secondary school with approximately 252 students. It offers education for years 9-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Northern Territory School of Distance Education is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities.
Northern Territory School of Distance Education has a student-to-teacher ratio of 3.8:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 33% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 100%, which is strong.
Northern Territory School of Distance Education is located in The Gardens, NT, classified as a outer regional school. With an ICSEA of 837 (4th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.