Very remote combined government school in Utopia, NT, serving 165 students in years T–12.
Arlparra School is also known as Arlparra Utopia.
Arlparra School has about 165 students across 13 year levels, so roughly 13 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 were Reading 273, Writing 182, Numeracy 244, Spelling 249, Grammar 190. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Arlparra School is a very small government combined school with approximately 165 students. It offers education for years T-12. 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.
Arlparra 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.
Arlparra School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 30% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 37%, which is below the national benchmark.
Arlparra School is located in Utopia, 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.