Darwin High is the oldest government secondary school in the Northern Territory with a proven track record of academic achievement.

The school is situated on 17 hectares of space overlooking the beautiful Darwin harbour.

Darwin High has state of the art facilities like Science laboratories and fully networked computer labs. The school has a capacity of 1150 students from grades 8 to 12.Darwin High is also a registered vocational education provider for TAFE courses.

In addition, the school welcomes international students with specialist support staff.
Darwin High hopes that the presence of international students will benefit the entire school community through the International Student Programme.

Live in Darwin

Location & Climate

Darwin is located south of the equator and overlooks the Darwin Harbour. Its harbour is twice that of Sydney harbour and nurtures a wide variety of sea life ranging from dolphins to crocodiles. In fact, the isolated mangroves and swamps are teeming with wildlife.

The Darwin climate is perfect for outdoor activities such as bushwalking and camping. The Kakadu and Litchfield parks are open for such activities. Darwin is the land of summer. It has a dry summer from May to October and a wet summer from November to April that makes this city ideal for outdoor and recreation.

Darwin is the capital of Australia's top end, the Northern Territory. Possibly the most famous state in Australia this is the place that people internationally recognise Australia for. The home of Australia's outback country, home of the Kimberley's, Ayres Rock or Uluru.

One of the most breath taking parts of Australia. Here you will find no better place for a teenager to complete High School, this is where they will get the most information into Australian History and the Indigenous Australians culture.

Being a smaller city, there is an expectation for smaller class sizes and bigger campuses. All High Schools in Darwin are specially suited for Darwin's sometimes unpredictable but mostly stunning weather. Having smaller class sizes is an important attribute this meaning that you teenager will be getting more attention and all the help they need in their most important years of schooling. All three types of schools are available to choose from in Darwin including government or public schools, private schools and independent schools.

Studying High School in Darwin is a great experience here there is so much to do and learn from, things that don't get seen in the rest of Australia.

We hope the following pages will help you to choose the right High Schools to help your teenager get the most out of the outback learning experience.

Darwin High School Campus

School facilities - Darwin High school provides facilities to international students that include:

  • Tennis & basketball courts
  • A comprehensive library
  • Up-to-date computer labs
  • A music suite
  • A multi-purpose indoor sports complex
  • An extensive oval for outdoor sports such as cricket
  • A designated Year 12 study area incorporating a Careers Advice Centre
  • Electronic database communication

Darwin High School - International Students

Darwin High School Service for international students

  • Special services for international students
  • Airport reception
  • Arranged accommodation
  • Assistance with visa, health and banking formalities
  • Introduction to Darwin and the school
  • An Intensive English Unit
  • Pastoral care & counselling
  • Specialist teaching staff
  • Lunch time tutorials with specialist teachers
  • Study advice
  • Advice to parents about student progress
  • Farewell program

Darwin High School - Fees & Living Expenses

When should the student pay the fee for the second and subsequent year of study?

It is due in the first week of Term 1 in January each year since the unpaid amount is theamount due for that particular year of study.Other educational expensesStudents enrolled in practical subjects such as Art are required to pay a materials fee.Medibank or Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)All international students are required by the Australian government to maintain OSHCcover for the duration of their stay in Australia.Living expensesAn average student will require A$300 per week to cover daily expenses.

For further information please contact us.