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Independent School

The Essington School

Combined school in Rapid Creek, NT

782
Students (2025)
1128
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.
12:1
Student:Teacher
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About The Essington School

The Essington School is a independent combined school located in Rapid Creek, Northern Territory. The school offers education for students from T-12.

With 782 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 1128 (91th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 12:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

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🎓 School Details

  • Type Independent
  • Level Combined (T-12)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 782 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 65 (64.1 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 48 (44.9 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. 1128 (91th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 1%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 406 (52%)
Girls: 376 (48%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 40%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 60%
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.
14%
29%
54%
Bottom 3% Lower 14% Upper 29% Top 54%