The Department of Education and Training provides education to young Territorians from the early years to adulthood. Find out more.
What we are doing
Sue Trimble recognised for extraordinary impact on Territory education
Congratulations to Gunbalanya School principal, Sue Trimble, who was awarded a Public Service Medal for her outstanding contributions to the Northern Territory education sector recently at a ceremony at Government House.
Celebrating early childhood education excellence – NT Education and Care Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2025 NT Education and Care Awards.
Nominations now open for the 2025 World Teachers’ Day NT Awards
The World Teachers’ Day NT Awards (formerly known as the Teaching in the Territory Excellence Awards) recognise the outstanding contributions of teachers, specialist teachers, early childhood educators, principals, leaders and support staff who are making a difference in the lives of NT students.
Barunga School principal kicks goals for others with volunteer award
Congratulations to Barunga School principal, Malcolm Hales, who was awarded the 2025 NT Volunteer of the Year as part of the annual NT Sports Awards.
From Botswana to Ti Tree
Stirling School has welcomed a new teacher with a love of adventure and a passion for learning.
50 years of bilingual education at Yuendumu School
Yuendumu School celebrated 50 years of bilingual education last week with students, families, and the community, reflecting on half a century of preserving culture and language through education.
Darwin High School graduate achieves academic milestone
Darwin High School’s 2024 graduate, Monishi Tripura, has become the Territory’s first recipient of the prestigious Hansen Scholarship at the University of Melbourne.
Celebrating young artists at the Exit Art awards
Each year the department in partnership with the Museum and Art Gallery Northern Territory celebrates the talent and creativity of young artists at the Exit Art awards ceremony.
Territory students celebrated at annual NTBOS Awards
Our top scoring students from across the Territory were recently celebrated for their outstanding results during the 2024 school year, at the Northern Territory Board of Studies (NTBOS) Awards held in Darwin and Alice Springs.
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.