Faith Based Independent Schools
Faith Based Independent Schools
In the NT, 60% of Independent Schools have a religious affiliation. Faith-based schools operate autonomously, integrating religious values and beliefs into their curriculum, community, and governance.
In the Northern Territory, faith-based Independent Schools include Christian, Lutheran, Islamic, and Uniting Church-affiliated schools.
Islamic Education
Islamic education in Independent Schools integrates faith with academic learning, fostering ethical values and a deep understanding of the Quran. These schools provide a supportive environment where students develop spiritually while receiving a strong education. There is one Islamic School in the NT:
Australian International Islamic College
Darwin, Early Learning - Year 6
Lutheran Education
Lutheran Education is an association that offers its member schools advice, advocacy and support. To be a member school under Lutheran Education, schools need to align with the mission and values of the Lutheran Church of Australia. Teaching and leadership staff must hold accreditation to ensure they appropriately deliver Lutheran theology.
Each member school makes their own decision with their board and are independently governed. In the Northern Territory, three schools operate as
members of Lutheran Education:
Good Shepherd Lutheran College
Palmerston, Howard Springs, Leanyer | Early Learning - Year 12
Website: Good Shepherd
Uniting Church
The Australian Uniting Church has a strong focus on social justice and inclusion and empowering communities. Integrating faith values within the schooling community.
The Uniting Church in Australia, Northern Synod played a foundational role in establishing St Philip's College in Alice Springs and supporting governance within the school.
School Systems
Independent Schools with shared educational philosophies or goals may be governed as a system, ensuring unified operations across multiple schools.
Key features of Independent school systems include:
Centralised Governance
A governing body oversees schools within the system, establishing policies, staffing frameworks, and curriculum guidelines.
Unified Funding Model
Funding is managed at a system-wide level and distributed to schools accordingly.
Shared Resources
Schools may collaborate on administrative support, professional development, and infrastructure planning.
Geographical Boundaries
Due to state-based legislative frameworks, school systems operate within a single State or Territory to ensure compliance.
NT Christian Schools
NT Christian Schools is the only Independent School system in the NT. NT Christian Schools was formed in 1977 by a parent body who wanted Christian values embedded into the schooling community, ensuring their children received high-quality Christ centred education.
NT Christian Schools currently has 7 Schools across the NT:
