Very small remote government primary school (18 students, K–6) in Amoonguna, Northern Territory, serving an entirely Indigenous community.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Amoonguna School, Year 3 students averaged 254 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 407 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Amoonguna School is a very small government primary school with approximately 18 students. It offers education for years T-6. 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.
Amoonguna 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. The school has a value score of 8/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Amoonguna School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.0:1. This is above the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 72% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 50%, which is below the national benchmark.
Amoonguna School is located in Amoonguna, NT, classified as a 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.