Independent combined co-ed school, 365 students (T–10), Marlow Lagoon, outer regional NT.
NAPLAN 11 points below national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Palmerston Christian College has an overall SchoolRank score of 50/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 48/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1008, close to the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Palmerston Christian College, Year 3 students averaged 399 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 486, in line with the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 522, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 553, 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.
Palmerston Christian College is a small independent combined school with approximately 365 students. It offers education for years T-10. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Palmerston Christian College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.0:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 42% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is moderate.
Palmerston Christian College is located in Marlow Lagoon, NT, classified as a outer regional school. With an ICSEA of 1008 (51th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. 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.