We are currently only accepting enrolment applications for 2026.
Darwin High School is a senior secondary college catering for students in Years 10 to 12. Our students consistently achieve levels of excellence across all learning areas and in the many co-curricular activities in which they are involved. Almost all of our students complete Year 12, and the majority of these students continue on to university, other tertiary study or employment in their chosen field.
Darwin High School is a high demand school and the number of students who wish to enrol and attend often exceeds the physical capacity of the school. To manage this demand and ensure a fair and equitable enrolment process for families and students, there are two main categories of enrolment.
Students that attend Darwin City Primary Schools or reside within our designated Enrolment Catchment Area are given priority for access to enrolment places at Darwin High School, this is in accordance with the Department of Education and Training enrolment catchment area.
There are limited places available for students who live outside Darwin High School’s enrolment catchment area. Students who reside outside the school’s enrolment catchment area are required to submit an application and meet specific eligibility criteria. Due to current enrolment capacity, out-of-area applications will be considered only in exceptional circumstances and placement cannot be guaranteed.
Further information about next steps for an enrolment application is available below.
If you need any help or have any questions about this form or the school's enrolment application process, please call 8999 1222 or email [email protected]
To apply for an Out-of-Area-Enrolment, please submit the following:
Documents can be submitted in person to the Front Office or via email to [email protected] and will be assessed by the Executive Team based on the school's enrolment capacity and how well it the school’s enrolment criteria.
Please note our Enrolment Team will be unable to progress an application until all of the paperwork has been received, to avoid any delays in the enrolment process please ensure all documents are submitted as soon as possible.
If you need any help or have any questions about this form or the school's enrolment application process, please call 8999 1222 or email [email protected]
We are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable enrolment process for families and students. Unsuccessful applicants for enrolment may appeal our decision and request a review. This can be done via:
International student enrolment is handled through the Department of Education. Families of students from overseas are asked to contact the International Service branch:
Learn more about the opportunities for international students at Darwin High School.
The Darwin High School Secondary Intensive English Unit (SIEU) is for senior secondary students (aged 15 to 17.5 years of age) who have recently arrived in Australia and are from English as a Second Language backgrounds or who come from communities where Standard Australian English is not widely used.
Learn more about the opportunities for students learning English at Darwin High School.
Congratulations to Year 10 students Oriana Dupal, Penny Parry, and Leila Peel, who were awarded Best Scientific Communications Poster at the John Monash Science School Australian Science Fair!
Students and their families are encouraged to download the Darwin High School Compass app to their smart phone/tablet device. Compass app allows you to stay up to date with announcements and events, complete a range of e-forms for student absences and excursions and easily contact us via phone or email direct from the app.
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