Very remote government combined school (T–12, co-ed) in Gapuwiyak, NT, with 205 students.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Gapuwiyak School, Year 3 students averaged 159 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 235, well below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 304, well below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 342, well below the national average of 568 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.
Gapuwiyak School is a small government combined school with approximately 205 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.
Gapuwiyak 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. The school grades C (Well below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Gapuwiyak School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.7:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 27% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 58%, which is below average.
Gapuwiyak School is located in Gapuwiyak, NT, in very remote Australia. Its ICSEA is 596 (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.