Small government combined school (T–11) serving 164 students in very remote Kalkaringi, NT.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages and growth above the national median; the result is a C overall.
Kalkaringi School is also known as Kalkaringi Kalkarindji.
Kalkaringi School has an overall SchoolRank score of 10.7/100, rated "Below Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 593, below the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (85/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
Kalkaringi School has about 164 students across 12 year levels, so roughly 14 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 305, Writing 276, Numeracy 313, Spelling 312, Grammar 255. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Kalkaringi School is a very small government combined school with approximately 164 students. It offers education for years T-11. 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.
Kalkaringi 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.
Kalkaringi School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.1:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 21% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 51%, which is below the national benchmark.
Kalkaringi School is located in Kalkarindji, 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.