Faith In Their Future

We nurture young minds through leadership development, fostering a strong sense of community, and providing spaces where students and families thrive.

Our schools cultivate an environment where students are provided holistic education by nurturing their intellectual, spiritual, moral, and physical growth through the values and guidance of Catholic education.

Enjoy Lifelong Benefits when you enrol Your Child at CENT Today!

Secure your child's future with CENT's Catholic education from Primary to Secondary School. Backed by research on lifelong benefits - *HILDA Research Study. HILDA Research Study

Rich and diverse Catholic Education from Early Learning to Year 12

Find Your School HILDA: Lifelong Benefits of Catholic Schooling


Celebrate your child's education journey with CENT!

Why CENT?

Faith-based, high-quality education nurturing well-rounded individuals from ELC to Transition (6 years) to Primary School to Secondary school, as proven by research(HILDA).

Lifelong Benefits of CENT's Catholic Education

New research using the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey shows Catholic schooling, like CENT's, offers lasting advantages.

Start this journey from Primary School!

"By educating the whole person, Catholic schools support the development of well-rounded individuals who will succeed and be happy and confident in the world during and after their schooling, whatever path they choose through life." - Professor Elizabeth Labone, CEO, Victorian Catholic Education Authority.

Benefits:

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  • Higher Employment & Wages: CENT attendees are more likely to be employed and earn 4-11% higher wages

Better Health & Life Satisfaction

    •  Have a positive impact on general health and life satisfaction, statistically significant.
    • Public Service & Charity: More likely to work in public-benefit industries and donate to charity.
    • Well-Rounded Development: From Primary to Secondary School, CENT fosters success, happiness, and confidence.

You can read the full HILDA Research Study here: Lifelong Benefits of Catholic Schooling

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Lifelong and Life-Wide Learning Experiences

Choosing Catholic Education Northern Territory means choosing a place where your child will be embraced, encouraged, and empowered to achieve their fullest potential.

Faith-Based Education: We believe in fostering not only academic success but also spiritual growth, with a strong focus on Catholic values that guide students in their journey of faith.

Holistic Development: Our schools provide a well-rounded education, integrating academic achievement with extracurricular programs in sports, music, and the arts, ensuring every child finds their passion.

Inclusive and Supportive Communities: Our schools cultivate a safe and welcoming environment where students are known, valued, and supported by dedicated teachers and staff.

Diverse Opportunities Across NT: From Darwin to Alice Springs, and beyond, we offer a range of educational experiences tailored to local communities, including bilingual and Indigenous programs.

Excellence in Teaching and Learning: With a focus on modern teaching methods and a commitment to academic excellence, we prepare our students for a future of success, with strong pathways to higher education and careers.

Enrolment Process

Step 1:

Find a school or college that suits your family’s needs and reach out to them directly. The school or college will guide you through their specific enrolment procedures and provide all the information you need to make the right choice for your child.

For secondary colleges, group information sessions may be available to give you a comprehensive understanding of what the school offers. Attending these sessions is highly recommended for prospective parents and students.

Step 2:

Complete an application form for the chosen school or college. Note: other documentation will be required as indicated on the form or in the particular school’s enrolment material, including:

  • Birth certificate
  • Baptism certificate
  • School reports and other relevant school records
  • Immunisation and health records
Step 3:

Once an Enrolment Application Form is completed and submitted to the school or. College, they will contact parents to arrange next steps, including parent and student interviews, enrolment acceptances etc.

Enrolment Entitlement

Please note enrolment in a diocesan kindergarten, primary school, or secondary college does not guarantee entry to the next stage of education. Separate Enrolment Application Forms and completion of each enrolment process are required for each educational stage.

Fee Discounts

Catholic education offers substantial fee discounts to those families that have more than one child enrolled in diocesan schools. For further information please refer to the fees and discounts.

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