The Essington School

Rapid Creek, NT 0810

School Type

Independent

Gender

Coeducational

Tuition Fees

$13,896 - $16,645

Levels

PrimarySecondary

Contact Information

Website

www.essington.nt.edu.au/

administration@essington.nt.edu.au

Phone

08 7913 8100

Subject Ratings

Mathematics

5.0

English

5.0

What's Nearby

Rapid Creek Park

Park

Valder Cres, Rapid Creek

Nightcliff Oval

Park

Oleander St, Nightcliff

Nightcliff U10's

AFLFemale AFL

11 Camphor Street, NIGHTCLIFF

Nightcliff

AFLFemale AFL

11 Camphor Street, Nightcliff

Nightcliff Foreshore

Park

Casuarina Dr, Rapid Creek

Rapid Creek Picnic Area

Park

Rapid Creek

Bill Bell Park

Park

Aralia St, Nightcliff

Nightcliff Pool Complex

Swimming

Casuarina Dr, Nightcliff

Nightcliff Aquatic Centre

Swimming

Casuarina Dr, Nightcliff

Nearby Schools

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The Essington School

19 Chrisp St, Rapid Creek NT 0810, Australia

Independent Coeducational Primary+

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Northern Territory Open Education Centre

21 Chrisp St, Rapid Creek NT 810 Australia

Government Coeducational Secondary

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Nightcliff Middle School

90 Aralia St, Rapid Creek NT 810 Australia

Government Coeducational Secondary

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Saint Paul’s Catholic Primary School

20 Cummins St, Rapid Creek NT 0810, Australia

Catholic Coeducational Primary

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Nightcliff Primary School

Cunjevoi Cresent, Nightcliff NT 810 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary

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St Paul's Catholic Primary School

PO Box 781, Nightcliff NT 810 Australia

Catholic Coeducational Primary

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is The Essington School?

The Essington School is an Independent, Coeducational school in Rapid Creek, NT, offering Primary, Secondary year levels.

Is The Essington School a public or private school?

The Essington School is an independent private school. It operates independently of the government and Catholic school systems and charges tuition fees.

How much are the fees at The Essington School?

Fees for local students at The Essington School are approximately $13,896 – $16,645 per year, depending on year level.

Where is The Essington School located?

The Essington School is located at Chapman Road, Nightcliff NT 810 Australia, Rapid Creek, NT, 0810.

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