Very remote government combined school in Engawala, NT, serving 33 students from T–8 with predominantly Indigenous and multilingual enrolment.
Alcoota School is also known as Alcoota Engawala.
Alcoota School is a very small government combined school with approximately 33 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.
Alcoota 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.
Alcoota School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.2:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 21% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 36%, which is below the national benchmark.
Alcoota School is located in Engawala, NT, classified as a very remote school. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.