About Independent Schools Northern Territory

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About Us

AISNT is a Company Limited by Guarantee (Independent Schools of the Northern Territory Limited) and is registered with Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission (ACNC).

The AISNT was formed in 1989, as a not-for-profit umbrella organization, to represent, promote and advocate the diverse interests of Independent Schools throughout the Northern Territory. There are 26 Independent Schools located across the NT with 36 campuses, offering choice and diversity to the communities they serve. Independent Schooling also contributes positively to the social and economic growth within the NT.

AISNT is a member of Independent Schools of Australia (ISA), which is representative of all State and Territory Independent School Associations.

Our Purpose

Provide expert leadership as the recognized and trusted voice for Independent Schools in the Northern Territory.

Through high-quality support and strategic advocacy, strengthen their capacity, amplify their impact, and champion their role in shaping educational excellence.

Lead

Provide vision, direction and capacity to strengthen Independent Schools across the Northern Territory.

Advocate

Champion the interests of Independent Schools in the Northern Territory through strong, evidence-based advocacy and representation.

Promote

Enhance capacity, partnerships, and collective identity to ensure strong, sustainable schools and sector growth.

Our Direction

Support Independent schools in their provision of educational excellence through developing quality leadership and governance.

Promote Independent schooling including its quality, diversity, social and economic contribution to the Northern Territory.

Represent and advocate for Independent schools in the Northern Territory to ensure diversity in educational opportunities for students.

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Our Values

EQUITY
Uphold every child’s right to quality education, regardless of location, culture or circumstance.

INTEGRITY
Lead with honesty, courage, and accountability earning trust as both partner and advocate.

COLLABORATION
Foster collective strength though, shared voice, united action, and ensuring partnerships across schools, governments and communities.

RESPECT
Honor culture, community and Country, embedding Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

INNOVATION
Embrace change, spark creativity, and equip schools to thrive in a future shaped by technology, climate and evolving needs.

Annual Reports

2024 Annual Report - Independent Schools Northern Territory

2023 Annual Report - Independent Schools Northern Territory

Membership

Our Member Schools are Independent Schools located across the Northern Territory, that vary in size, religious affiliation and educational philosophy. While diverse, what unifies our Member Schools is their commitment to provide excellence in educational opportunities, catering for the diversity of the student population in the Northern Territory, offering choice to families.