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Government School

Palmerston College

Secondary school in Driver, NT

1,267
Students (2025)
884
ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
11:1
Student:Teacher
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About Palmerston College

Palmerston College is a government secondary school located in Driver, Northern Territory. As a NT public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from 7-12.

With 1267 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 884 (8th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 11:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

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🎓 School Details

  • Type Government
  • Level Secondary (7-12)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 1,267 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 114 (110.6 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 81 (76.3 FTE)
  • ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 884 (8th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 39%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 693 (55%)
Girls: 574 (45%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 30%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 70%
ICSEA Distribution?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
54%
28%
14%
Bottom 54% Lower 28% Upper 14% Top 4%