Established in 1961, Ross Park is the oldest operating government primary school in Alice Springs. Situated in the Old Eastside area of the town within large and well-established, shady grounds. Ross Park School is inclusive, friendly and supportive and parent, student and community feedback is highly valued. Ross Park School welcomes children from Transition to Year 6.
Students come from a large variety of cultural backgrounds, all of which add to the richness and diversity of our school community. We continuously value and strengthen our strong links to the local community, through a range of events, opportunities and experiences.
We take pride in our highly qualified, professional staff. We have an average annual student attendance of over 90% and a high percentage of students who achieve well above national minimum standards in literacy and numeracy. Our emphasis on the creative arts and physical education brings an added dimension to the school. We are recognised in the community for the excellent opportunities provided to students.
Rona Glynn Preschool, in nearby McKay St, forms part of the school complex, catering for children turning 4 by June 30th. Two groups attend preschool for 15 hours per week per group.
Enrolment in Ross Park is highly sought after, and a Priority Enrolment Policy is in place.
Ross Park is an inclusive, friendly, and supportive school where every child is known, valued, and supported to thrive. Our school has been proudly educating children since 1961, offering over 60 years of quality education grounded in high expectations, high support, and a deep commitment to every learner’s success. We are a highly professional learning community that values collaboration, evidence-informed practice, and a relentless focus on student growth.
Our teachers are reflective, dedicated, and deeply invested in every child’s progress. They engage in targeted professional learning, inquiry cycles, and cross-school collaboration to ensure classroom practice remains current, effective, and responsive to the needs of our learners. Ross Park has strong connections with our local community and a proudly diverse student population representing many cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Our preschool, Rona Glynn Preschool, is located just across the street and provides an important early learning pathway for our youngest students. Our focus on literacy and numeracy excellence is complemented by rich opportunities in the creative arts, physical education, and digital learning, giving every child a balanced and engaging education.
We are recognised within our community for the outstanding opportunities we provide across these areas. The Ross Park Values — Be Strong, Be Fair, and Be Kind — guide everything we do. These values shape our relationships, our language, and our expectations for learning and behaviour.
Students are acknowledged and celebrated when they demonstrate these values through their actions and words. Our buddy class system builds connection and care across year levels, helping older and younger students learn together in safe, supportive ways.
At Ross Park, together we thrive in safe and supportive learning environments, where high-quality practice empowers learners to be Strong, Fair, Kind.
At Ross Park Primary School, our aim is to create a welcoming, inclusive, and high-achieving learning community where every child can thrive
-Help every student reach their potential by providing a rich, engaging curriculum that builds academic excellence, creativity, and confidence.
-Attract, support, and retain exceptional staff who are dedicated, skilled, and passionate about making a difference.
-Live our school values — Strong, Fair, and Kind — in everything we do, both within our school and in the wider community.
-Build strong partnerships between students, families, staff, and the broader community so that we all share responsibility for every child’s success.
-Create safe, positive, and challenging learning environments that foster curiosity, resilience, and a love of learning
At Ross Park Primary School, our 2026 improvement priorities were shaped through a thorough analysis of school and system data, alongside meaningful consultation with our students, families, and staff.
We are focused on strengthening high-quality, research-informed literacy teaching across the school. By building teacher capacity and confidence and increasing consistency in practice, we aim to improve reading outcomes for all students.
We are also deepening our commitment to culturally responsive and educationally inclusive strategies. By embedding these approaches into everyday practice, we are creating the conditions for all students to feel valued, engaged, and supported to thrive in learning-focused environments.
Sun Safety in Schools Policy
These procedures are to be read in conjunction with the NT Department of Education’s “Sun Safety in Schools Policy” and “School Uniforms and Dress Codes Policy”. These policies can be accessed at our school office or online at: https://education.nt.gov.au/policies/
Acceptable Use Agreement
The head lice management policy will ensure Ross Park Primary School adheres to a consistent and coordinated approach applied in the management and control of headlice throughout NT Government schools.
Where a student is suspected of having head lice or live nits, the student is to remain at school until the end of the school day. A student may not be excluded from school due to head lice/nits.
Uniform and Dress Code
It is compulsory for all students from transition to year 9 (T-9), enrolled in a Northern Territory Government school, to wear a school uniform whilst attending school and official school activities, both during and after school hours. Schools are required to offer uniform options that are similar for all students and include shorts and long trousers for girls, available as everyday wear.
Nutrition and Healthy Eating
It is compulsory for all students from transition to year 9 (T-9), enrolled in a Northern Territory Government school, to wear a school uniform whilst attending school and official school activities, both during and after school hours. Schools are required to offer uniform options that are similar for all students and include shorts and long trousers for girls, available as everyday wear.
Mobile Phones
Student mobile phones are not permitted to be used in Northern Territory Government schools. Exemptions apply for teacher directed educational purposes or for medical reasons. Ross Park Primary School respects the right of parents who wish to provide their child with a mobile phone. This policy details the conditions under which student mobile phones are permitted at Ross Park Primary School. This policy applies to mobile phones, smart watches and all other devices that allow electronically based distractions. Smart watches will need to be switched to flight mode while students are in school.
Code of Conduct
The Northern Territory Department of Education and Training is committed to keeping schools safe for everyone. Parents, visitors, and volunteers are valued members of our school communities and help by modelling respectful and positive behaviours in our schools. Learn what the department’s acceptable and unacceptable behaviours are, and how you can report unacceptable behaviour.
