Non-government school assessments and reporting
After a non-government school is registered, it must undergo assessments and provide annual reporting.
These measures make sure the school is still meeting the registrations standards under the Education Act 2015.
For more information about non-government school registration responsibilities and regulatory processes, read the non-government school regulation guidelines PDF (744.5 KB).
Initial and routine assessment
Within 6 months to 2 years of being registered, an initial assessment must be conducted.
A routine assessment will then be conducted every 5 years after the:
- initial assessment or
- most recent routine assessment.
If the school meets its registration standards, an updated registration certificate will be issued.
If the standards have been breached, the registrar may authorise a special investigation.
To carry out these assessments or an investigation, the registrar directs one or more assessors.
Annual self-assessment
Every calendar year, the school must complete an annual self-assessment by 31 December.
Follow these steps.
Step 1. Fill in the annual self-assessment report to the registrar template DOCX (1.0 MB)
Step 2. Submit it by email by to registrarngs.doe@education.nt.gov.au.
For more information about the self-assessment, read section 145 of the Act.
Annual reporting
The school must also provide the following to the registrar by emailing registrarngs.doe@education.nt.gov.au:
- audited financial statement for a calendar year by 30 June each year, or as otherwise determinded by the registrar
- annual report by 30 June each year, or as otherwise determinded by the registrar.
For more information, read sections 143 to 145 of the Act.