Remote combined government school in Jabiru, NT, serving K–12 with 149 students.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a C overall.
Jabiru Area School is also known as JAS Jabiru.
Jabiru Area School has an overall SchoolRank score of 8.2/100, rated "Well below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades C (Well below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 778 (2nd percentile; the national average is 1,000).
Jabiru Area School has about 149 students across 13 year levels, so roughly 11 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 3 students averaged Reading 271, Writing 308, Numeracy 267, Spelling 292 and Grammar 304. Year 5 students averaged Reading 321, Writing 379, Numeracy 343, Spelling 350 and Grammar 323. Year 7 students averaged Reading 341, Writing 366, Numeracy 357, Spelling 437 and Grammar 356. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Jabiru Area School sit NAPLAN in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Jabiru Area School is a very small government combined school with approximately 149 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.
Jabiru Area 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.
Jabiru Area School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.7:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 49% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 68%, which is below average.
Jabiru Area School is located in Jabiru, NT, in remote Australia. Its ICSEA is 778 (2nd percentile; 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.