The Department of Education and Training provides education to young Territorians from the early years to adulthood. Find out more.
Christmas closures
Some Northern Territory Government offices will close over the coming Christmas and New Year period.
Find out more about the closures.
What we are doing
ATAR results and NTCET top 20 announced
Monday 16 December was an exciting day for our Year 12 students across the Territory as the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) results were released with 1,447 students achieving their Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (NTCET).
Reforming secondary education to meet NT students' needs
Secondary education in the Northern Territory (NT) is being reformed to support students to complete school and transition into post-school pathways and careers here in the Territory.
Bulman School’s music teacher recognised at prestigious national awards
Congratulations to our incredible music teacher Nathaniel Miller from Bulman School who was named the winner of the 2024 ARIA Music Teacher Award.
Musical magic at Bulman School
Congratulations to Bulman School who were named the school category winners of the inaugural 2024 Caring for Country music competition.
Jilkminggan School’s FaFT group adventures
Jilkminggan School’s Families as First Teachers group celebrated strong family engagement with a Darwin trip, enjoying activities like drumming and crocodile encounters.
2024 Teaching in the Territory Excellence Awards winners announced
Congratulations to the 2024 Teaching in the Territory Excellence Awards winners!
Reduce crime - new laws introduced
The Territory Government has introduced new laws to reduce crime and improve safety.
Bulman School's music teacher nominated for national awards
Congratulations to Bulman School’s Nathaniel Miller who is one of four finalists in the 2024 ARIA Music Teacher Awards!
2024 NT Training Award winners announced
Amazing work to our NT students, Casuarina Senior College Zane Edwards and Taminmin College Tahya Anderson, who were announced winners at the 2024 NT Training Awards.
NT teachers recognised at annual Commonwealth Bank Teaching Awards
Incredible work to Territory teachers, Dev Ansh Tiwari, Sarah Corry and Adelaide Ford who have been recognised for making a transformative impact and creating brighter futures for children and school communities at the 2024 Commonwealth Bank Teaching Awards!
Gray Primary School turns 40
Palmerston’s first-ever school, Gray Primary School, celebrated its 40th anniversary recently with former and current teachers, principals and students.