Very remote government combined school in Barunga, NT, serving 81 students from Transition to Year 11.
Barunga School has about 81 students across 12 year levels, so roughly 7 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 7 students averaged Reading 333, Writing 270 and Spelling 320. Students at Barunga School sit NAPLAN in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Barunga School is a very small government combined school with approximately 81 students. It offers education for years T-11. 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.
Barunga 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.
Barunga School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.8:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 53% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 46%, which is below average.
Barunga School is located in Barunga, NT, in very remote Australia. Its ICSEA is 614 (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.