Independent co-ed combined school (T–10) in Marlow Lagoon, NT with 365 students.
NAPLAN 11 points below national year-level averages and solid student growth; the result is a B overall.
Palmerston Christian College is also known as PCC Marlow Lagoon.
Palmerston Christian College has an overall SchoolRank score of 51.2/100, rated "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 1008 (51st percentile; the national average is 1,000). Notably, student growth grades B+ (Good).
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 an 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 good.
Palmerston Christian College is located in Marlow Lagoon, NT, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 1008 (51st 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.