Government primary school of 173 students in Years T–6, outer regional Karama, NT.
NAPLAN well below national year-level averages; the result is a C overall.
Karama Primary School is also known as Karama PS and KPS Karama.
Karama Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 5.6/100, 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 769 (2nd percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Karama Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 287 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 386, well below the national average of 490 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.
Karama Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 173 students. It offers education for years T-6. 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.
Karama Primary 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.
Karama Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 48% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 72%, which is below average.
Karama Primary School is located in Karama, NT, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 769 (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.