Independent Private School Darwin | The Essington School

WELCOME TO THE ESSINGTON SCHOOL

Driven by local expertise and global thinking, Essington is Darwin's leading independent private school.

We deliver high-quality teaching and best practice learning.

We are committed to providing high-quality educational and enrichment programs within a caring school environment.

Our adaptive learning philosophy caters to the individual.

We understand that every child is different, and we cater to the individual interests and talents of every child.

Darwin's leading school

For over 35 years, The Essington School has delivered an outstanding educational journey for Darwin families from Preschool to Year 12. As Darwin's leading independent private school, we combine high expectations with an adaptive approach to learning, ensuring every student is known, challenged and supported.

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Why Choose Essington?

THE ESSINGTON WAY

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LEARNING IS AN ADVENTURE IN THE

EARLY YEARS

Our Early Years program provides a nurturing and engaging foundation for learning, giving children the confidence to explore, take risks, build ind...

FUELLING CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION IN THE

JUNIOR SCHOOL

Building on the foundations established in the Early Years, our Junior School develops confident, capable learners through high expectations, engag...

Academic excellence and dynamic learning in the

SENIOR SCHOOL

Our Senior School combines academic excellence, high expectations and individual support, preparing students with the knowledge, confidence and ski...