Small independent primary school in very remote East Arnhem, NT; 100% Indigenous, 100% LOTE student body; Anglican-affiliated; Year T–10.
Dhupuma Barker's most recent published NAPLAN results average 226 across the tested domains: Reading 226. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9, and scores are scaled by year level, so results are best compared with schools covering the same year levels rather than a single national figure.
Dhupuma Barker is a very small independent primary school with approximately 58 students. It offers education for years T-10. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Dhupuma Barker has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.4:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 10% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 57%, which is below the national benchmark.
Dhupuma Barker is located in East Arnhem, 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.