St John's College is a Catholic co-educational day and boarding school nestled beside the Darwin Botanical Gardens. Its uniqueness lies in its environment, history, tradition and the culture and diversity of its students. Students come to St John's from the Northern Territory remote, rural and urban regions, the Kimberley region of WA and from locations across Asia, Africa, Europe and South America. St John's College is a Catholic community strong in faith, education and tradition. The college inspires excellence in all students and empowers them to meet the challenges ahead as responsible Christian citizens. St John's prides itself on a pastoral care program that brings unity and harmony to a vibrant, diverse, multi-cultural community. St John's offers many programs that cater for the individual needs of students including Accelerated Literacy, Quick Smart Maths, Football Focus, Arts, Music, Photography, Work Ready and VET. The college also offers specialised Indigenous programs for Middle and Senior students. St John's offers boarding residences that are safe, friendly and well resourced. Students are supported in their study and offered a wide range of extra curricula activities. St John's students are its best advertisement. They excel in education, sports and the Arts through the many curricular and extra-curricular opportunities provided to them.