Very remote government combined school serving K–12 in Newman, WA, with 86 students and strong Indigenous community presence.
Jigalong Remote Community School is also known as JRCS and JRCS Newman.
Jigalong Remote Community School has about 86 students across 13 year levels, so roughly 7 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 were Reading 190, Writing 151, Spelling 175. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Jigalong Remote Community School is a very small government combined school with approximately 86 students. It offers education for years K-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.
Jigalong Remote Community 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.
Jigalong Remote Community School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 42% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 36%, which is below the national benchmark.