Howard Springs Primary School is located 30km southeast of Darwin in the rural area. Emphasis in all learning, social and academic, is built upon high expectations and respect for self, others and property. Howard Springs School takes pride in the diverse range of programs and services provided to the school community. The school has positioned itself as the enterprising hub of the community in partnership with parents, business, community groups, government and other educational institutions. . A Parent Liaison Officer works with families and local community support networks to enable ongoing parent education sessions to occur such as child health, family relationship services and special interest groups. To encourage and improve attendance the school develops partnerships with all parents by way of involving them in their child's education through regular meetings, visits, school events and employing parents as tutors. A key feature of Howard Springs School is an active horticultural and sustainability group working with students, staff and the community to revegetate and 'green' the school environment Howards Springs School has a Nemarluk (Special education) Annexe where identified students from Nemarluk School attend; Nemarluk School caters for students with high support needs.