Vary a non-government school registration
To make certain changes to a non-government school, you must apply to vary its registration.
These changes include:
- changing the school's or governing body's name
- adding a year level or another location.
You must also make sure any changes meet the registration standards.
This is required under the Education Act 2015.
The registrar may vary registration either by agreement for minor changes, or by written application for more significant changes.
For more information about non-government school registration responsibilities and regulatory processes, read the non-government school regulation guidelines PDF (744.5 KB).
How to apply
Submit your intent to vary
Submit your proposal to the registrar of non-government schools by emailing registrarngs.doe@education.nt.gov.au.
Fill in application
If the registrar determines a written application is required, fill in the application to vary registration of a non-government school and include supporting documents.
You must apply to vary the school's registration at least 12 months before the proposed change occurs.
The supporting documents must show the proposed changes meets:
- registration standards
- any other conditions set by the registrar.
Application to vary the registration of a non-government school PDF (437.3 KB)
Application to vary the registration of a non-government school DOCX (236.5 KB)
Submit application
Email your application with supporting documents to registrarngs.doe@education.nt.gov.au.
Pay fee
Once your application is submitted, an application fee of 200 revenue units may apply.
You must pay this fee before your application can be assessed.
How your application is assessed
Once you submit your application, the registrar will consider it and may appoint one or more assessors.
Assessors make recommendations based on the school's:
- ability to meet the registration standards and any relevant legislation
- possible effects on the NT educational system and on existing schools in the area
- level of community support and public comments or concerns
- expected effect on government infrastructure, services and resources.
They will also consider the registration standards and other requirements under the Act and any other relevant matters.
The registrar will then approve or not approve your application based on these recommendations.
Additional information or evidence may be required.
Contact
For more information, contact the Office of the Registrar Non-Government Schools by emailing registrarngs.doe@education.nt.gov.au.