Enrolment
Girls vs boys enrolment
782
reported total enrolments
376 girls
406 boys
48.1% girls51.9% boys
The Essington School reports 782 total enrolments, including 376 girls and 406 boys. The reported enrolment mix is 48.1% girls and 51.9% boys.
2025 Australia school profile data
The Essington School
The Essington School is a independent combined school in Rapid Creek, Northern Territory, with 782 reported enrolments, a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1, and an ICSEA percentile of 91.
Rapid Creek, NT 0810IndependentCombinedT-12
IndependentCombinedCo-educational
Quick school snapshot
What stands out in the profile
School model
The Essington School is listed as Independent and Combined, with a reported year range of T-12.
Enrolment size
The school reports 782 total enrolments, including 376 girls and 406 boys where available.
ICSEA context
The ICSEA value is 1,128, with percentile 91 in the current dataset.
Gender profile
The gender type is Co-educational, with a reported mix of 48.1% girls and 51.9% boys.
Staff ratio
The student-teacher ratio is 12.2:1, based on 64.1 FTE teaching staff where available.
Local area
The campus is in Rapid Creek, Northern Territory, within Darwin.
Profile signals
School profile dashboard
The main student and context indicators are shown visually so the profile reads like a school intelligence page, not a spreadsheet.
The Essington School profile summary
The Essington School is listed as a independent combined school in Rapid Creek, Northern Territory. The profile reports 782 total enrolments, an ICSEA value of 1,128, and a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1 where available. The reported year range is T-12, and the campus sits within Darwin local government area.
Socio-educational
ICSEA percentile
91
percentile where available
ICSEA
1,128
The Essington School sits at the 91 ICSEA percentile in the reported dataset.
SEA quarters
Socio-educational distribution
Bottom
3%
Lower-middle
14%
Upper-middle
29%
Top
54%
The socio-educational distribution lists 3% in the bottom quarter, 14% in the lower-middle quarter, 29% in the upper-middle quarter, and 54% in the top quarter.
Staff
Staff profile summary
Teaching staff
65
FTE teaching
64.1
Non-teaching
48
Student-teacher
12.2:1
The profile reports 65 teaching staff and 48 non-teaching staff, with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.
Location
Campus location and area context
Location context combines suburb, postcode, administrative areas and a direct maps link where data is available.
- Suburb
- Rapid Creek
- Postcode
- 0810
- State
- Northern Territory
- Local government area
- Darwin
- Statistical Area Level 2
- Rapid Creek
- Statistical Area Level 3
- Darwin Suburbs
- Statistical Area Level 4
- Darwin
- Remoteness area
- Outer Regional
Governance
Governance and official links
Official school and governing body links are included when the dataset provides them.
- Governing body
- Association of Independent Schools of the NT
- Governing body URL
- Visit website
- School URL
- Visit school website
- Campus type
- School Head Campus
- Reporting description
- Rolled Reporting
Community
Student community profile
Student community indicators are reported as percentages where available.
- Indigenous enrolment
- 1%
- Language background other than English: yes
- 40%
- Language background other than English: no
- 60%
- Language background other than English: not stated
- 0%
Nearby
Nearby and similar schools
Similar schools are selected from the same suburb first, then from the same local government area where needed.
CatholicPrimary
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Rapid Creek, NT 0810
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 221
- ICSEA
- 1,077
- Ratio
- 11.9:1
GovernmentPrimary
Alawa Primary School
Alawa, NT 0810
Same local area
- Enrol.
- 259
- ICSEA
- 1,011
- Ratio
- 13.5:1
GovernmentPrimary
Anula Primary School
Anula, NT 0812
Same local area
- Enrol.
- 388
- ICSEA
- 1,006
- Ratio
- 14.2:1
IndependentPrimary
Australian International Islamic College Darwin
Berrimah, NT 0828
Same local area
- Enrol.
- 40
- ICSEA
- 1,071
- Ratio
- 11.1:1
GovernmentSecondary
Casuarina Senior College
Moil, NT 0810
Same local area
- Enrol.
- 690
- ICSEA
- 949
- Ratio
- 14.4:1
GovernmentSecondary
Darwin High School
The Gardens, NT 0820
Same local area
- Enrol.
- 1.3K
- ICSEA
- 1,050
- Ratio
- 14.7:1
FAQ
Questions about The Essington School
How many students attend The Essington School?
The Essington School has 782 reported total enrolments. The student profile lists 376 girls and 406 boys where gender enrolment fields are available.
What type of school is The Essington School?
The Essington School is listed as a Independent school with school type Combined. The reported year range is T-12.
Where is The Essington School located?
The Essington School is located in Rapid Creek, NT 0810. The local government area is Darwin.
What is the ICSEA value of The Essington School?
The ICSEA value for The Essington School is 1,128 and the ICSEA percentile is 91. If either value is missing in the source data, it is shown as Not available rather than zero.
Is The Essington School boys-only, girls-only or co-educational?
The Essington School is listed as Co-educational. The reported gender mix is 48.1% girls and 51.9% boys where percentage fields are available.
Data note
Built from structured 2025 school profile data
This page uses structured 2025 Australian school profile data. Some values may be unavailable where they are not reported in the source dataset. Profile pages are designed to make enrolment, ICSEA, location and school context easier to compare.