Callistemon House
80 Callistemon Dr, Katherine East NT 0850
Callistemon House is a government special school in Katherine East, NT.
About this school, from public sources
Public information describes Callistemon House as a boarding facility in Katherine East, NT, operating since 1997 to support isolated and remote students in accessing education. It houses around 40 students, offering supervised accommodation, homework support from tutors, and pastoral care aimed at academic, physical, social and wellbeing development. The facility is backed by the NT Government and boarding sector bodies, and describes its culture around respect, inclusion, effort and resilience for boarders living away from family.
Often praised
- Supports remote and isolated students
- Homework support with tutors
- Focus on pastoral care and wellbeing
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic College | Katherine 0850 | Catholic k–12 / combined | 1.0 km | 974 | 299 |
| Katherine School Of The Air | Katherine | Public k–12 / combined | 2.1 km | 931 | 137 |
| Kintore Street School | Katherine | Public special | 2.8 km | 757 | 55 |
About this data
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