St John’s Catholic College, Darwin NT
Gender
Co-Ed
Years
7-12
Enrolments
191
Established: 1960
Principal: Mr Cameron Hughes
Address: 10-54 Salonika Street, The Gardens 0820
Key Information
Staff
25 Teaching
19 Non Teaching
Fees
See Website (Secondary)
NTCET Subjects
N/A
Languages
N/A
Features
VET Available
About our school
Years 7 to 12 Co-Educational
Situated in the heart of Darwin St John’s Catholic College is a welcoming Catholic co-educational community for Years 7 to 12, where local and international students come together to thrive. Established in 1960 and drawing its charism from the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC) and Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (OLSH), the College embodies the spiritual vision of Father Jules Chevalier—fostering a safe, connected haven of faith, belonging, and excellence for all, regardless of background.
Guided by the motto Fortes in Fide (“Strong in Faith” from 1 Peter 5:8-9), St John’s creates a place where students lead, live, love, and learn with spiritual depth. Faith formation invites young hearts to witness Christ’s mission through compassion and service, building resilient souls ready to contribute to local and global communities.
Spanning two campuses linked by a scenic walkway over the Darwin Botanical Gardens, the College delivers a balanced Catholic education that nurtures holistic growth. Academic rigour meets sporting spirit and cultural vibrancy, with specialist teachers in smaller classes ensuring personalised support. An Intensive English Unit welcomes international and new arrival students, while vocational pathways from Year 10, including external VET courses, open doors to university, careers, and beyond—all underpinned by strong pastoral care and the free Learning Nest after-school homework centre (Monday–Friday, 3:30–5:00 p.m.).
At St John’s, a small-school setting of welcome and belonging, students develop leadership through roles like House Captains and Student Representative Committee—selected via applications, speeches, NT Electoral Commission voting, and Principal interviews. A vertical pastoral program champions wellbeing, while careers counseling charts pathways to Australian universities. Every child feels valued and empowered to make moral choices for a better world within a culturally diverse community.
Enrolments are open across all year levels—contact us at (08) 8927 0111 or visit www.stjohnsnt.catholic.edu.au for a tour, prospectus, or to start the application. Discover why generations flourish here.
Principal's Message
We provide a high-quality Catholic education for Years 7–12, including an Intensive English Unit for international and new arrival students. As a CRICOS-registered school, St John’s proudly welcomes learners from across the world, enriching our diverse and inclusive community.
Founded in 1960 by Bishop J.P. O’Loughlin, the College has a proud and evolving history. From its beginnings as a boys’ college to its merger with Salonika Convent College after Cyclone Tracy and its decades as a boarding school, St John’s continues to adapt to meet the needs of its students and community.
At St John’s, each student is known, valued, and supported to achieve their best. We offer a balanced education that nurtures faith, academic excellence, creativity, and wellbeing through a broad range of academic, cultural, and sporting opportunities.
Our vision is for every student to flourish — to lead, live, love, and learn with heart and purpose. Graduates of St John’s leave with confidence, compassion, and the courage to make a positive difference in the world, built on our College values of: Compassion, Courage, Welcome and Truth.
Fortes in Fide!
Mr Cameron Hughes – Principal
Quick Facts
- As a Years 7–12 co-educational School, St John’s nurtures students to flourish in leading, living, loving, and learning with spiritual depth—blending Gospel values, academic excellence, and pathways to top ATAR results for confident futures.
- A free after-school homework and study centre (Mon–Fri, 3:30–5:00 pm in the LOTE Centre) offers personalised support for Years 7–12, staffed by successful St. John’s alumni tutors—helping students master homework, assessments, and skills at no extra cost, fostering independence and achievement with ease.
- St John’s Catholic College, a registered CRICOS provider, educates students from several countries, including Indonesia, China, India, and Timor-Leste. Their global faculty and dedicated international coordinators assist with seamless enrolment, visas, pastoral care, and other services.
Study NT Scholarships offer a $5,000 first-year tuition discount—apply at studynt.nt.gov.au.
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