Very small government combined school (T–12, 57 students) in remote Northern Territory, serving an Indigenous community with 99% LOTE background.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Jilkminggan School, Year 7 students averaged 284 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 328, well below the national average of 569 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.
Jilkminggan School is a very small government combined school with approximately 57 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.
Jilkminggan 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.
Jilkminggan School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.7:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 46% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 49%, which is below the national benchmark.
Jilkminggan School is located in Jilkminggan, 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.