Government combined school (Prep–Year 8) in remote Adelaide River, NT, serving 50 students.
Adelaide River School is also known as ARS Adelaide River.
Adelaide River School has about 50 students across 9 year levels, so roughly 6 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 369, Writing 399, Numeracy 401, Spelling 379 and Grammar 364. Students at Adelaide River School sit NAPLAN in Years 3, 5 and 7.
Adelaide River School is a very small government combined school with approximately 50 students. It offers education for years T-8. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Adelaide River School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities.
Adelaide River School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 54% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 82%, which is below average.
Adelaide River School is located in Adelaide River, NT, in remote Australia. Its ICSEA is 855 (5th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.