Small, remote government co-ed primary school in Katherine, NT, serving 114 students in Years T–6.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Clyde Fenton Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 199 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 303, well below the national average of 490 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.
Clyde Fenton Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 114 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.
Clyde Fenton Primary 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.
Clyde Fenton Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.6:1. This is 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 59%, which is below the national benchmark.
Clyde Fenton Primary School is located in Katherine, NT, classified as a remote school. With an ICSEA of 693 (1th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. 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.