Small very remote government combined school (81 students, T–11) in Barunga, NT, serving a predominantly Indigenous community.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Barunga School, Year 7 students averaged 308 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 539 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.
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 the national benchmark.
Barunga School is located in Barunga, 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.