Good Shepherd Lutheran College among Australia’s Top 100 Private Schools
Good Shepherd Lutheran College NT has been recognised among the top-performing independent schools in the country, ranking 98th nationally and 3rd in the Darwin region in the recent Australia’s Top 100 Private Schools list.
The annual list evaluates approximately 1,400 private schools (including Catholic and independent) across Australia on a wide set of criteria, including:
- NAPLAN performance and ATAR outcomes
- Teacher‑student ratios
- Facilities and funding levels
- Breadth of subject offerings and extra‑curricular programs
- Leadership, cultural initiatives, and sporting opportunities
The ranking underlines the College’s commitment to balanced excellence: from literacy and numeracy through to co‑curricular enrichment and community values.
As part of the Lutheran Education Network, Good Shepherd shares strong affiliations with peer schools, benefiting from a cohesive educational culture.
At Good Shepherd Lutheran College, we pride ourselves on supporting students to flourish academically, socially and spiritually. We are guided by our purpose - We inspire and equip students to flourish as compassionate, highly capable people who enrich the lives of others, guided by Christian values.
Our strong academic outcomes are reflected in a solid record of achievement, supported by measurable results in standardised assessments. This success is underpinned by well-structured pastoral care, small class sizes, modern facilities and a broad, future-focused curriculum.
As a learning community, we focus not only on intellectual growth, but also on developing character, compassion and a sense of purpose in every student.
Congratulations to our students, teachers and families. This achievement of placing nationally reflects our values of community, respect, and service that define Good Shepherd Lutheran College.