School suspensions data

From 2021, suspension data is reported every semester.

Information about this data:

  1. Data in this report is sourced from the NT Department of Education's Enrolment & Attendance and Behaviour datasets.
  2. Data is current at the time of publication.
  3. The average enrolment number is the average enrolments of students over the reporting period.
  4. Number of students suspended is the number of individual students that have been suspended. A student can be suspended more than once.
  5. Data on suspensions is subject to change. This data should be considered indicative only.
  6. Data is inclusive of NT Government Schools only

Suspension is focused on ensuring that the wellbeing and safety of students and staff is maintained, so learning can be conducted in a safe and supportive environment.

In addition to the suspension guidelines PDF (888.7 KB), schools have behaviour management policies and processes in place to de-escalate dysregulated behaviour, re-engage students and promote wellbeing. These have been developed in consultation with the school council or board to ensure that it is reflective of the school and its values.

2023 regional enrolment and suspension data

Region Average enrolment Number of students suspended
Barkly Region1,23736
Big Rivers Region3,568214
Central Region4,087167
Darwin Region11,553517
East Arnhem Region2,63065
Top End Region9,591663

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