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Best Boarding Schools in NT (2026)

The NT boarding sector is small but growing. Haileybury Rendall School (Darwin) — the NT campus of Victoria-based Haileybury — is the major boarding option. Many NT students board interstate (typically QLD or VIC).

The Education Desk · Editorial team, schools + fertility + family services · Updated 30 May 2026 · How we rank · Editorial standards

Key takeaways

  • 1 schools matched, ranked by ICSEA (highest first).
  • 2026 Year 12 tuition ranges $17,940–$17,940.
  • 1 of 1 offer boarding.
  • Sourced from each school's published 2026 fee schedule. Independent — no paid placements.
Best Boarding Schools in NT (2026) — quick compare table
Provider ⇅ Suburb ⇅ Sector ⇅ Gender ⇅ ICSEA ⇅ Y12 fee ⇅ Boarding ⇅
Haileybury Rendall School BerrimahIndependent (non-denominational)co-educational986$17,940Yes

Top 20 by ICSEA. Independent — no paid placements.

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Haileybury Rendall School

, Berrimah
Independent (non-denominational) Co-ed Lower-fee Boarding Est. 2018

Haileybury Rendall School is in Berrimah, Darwin. Independent (non-denominational), co-educational, ELC to Year 12. $17,940/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 986. Founded 2018. Boarding offered. Standout: Northern Territory's only major boarding school (successor to Kormilda College).

Y12 fee 2026

$17,940/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$17,450

ICSEA

986

Year levels

ELC to Year 12

Boarding: $36,320/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NT

Standout programs

  • › Northern Territory's only major boarding school (successor to Kormilda College)
  • › Part of the Haileybury (Melbourne) network with shared resources
  • › Highest 2025 NT ATAR result was a Haileybury Rendall student
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Common questions

Where do most NT students go for boarding?

NT remote families (Tiwi, Arnhem Land, Katherine, Tennant Creek) often board interstate, most commonly in QLD (Townsville Grammar) or interstate Catholic schools.

Is there scholarship support for NT indigenous students?

Yes — Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF) provides scholarships for indigenous students at partner boarding schools nationally.