Small remote government combined school (T–9) serving Katherine, NT, with 137 students and specialist distance education capacity.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a B- overall.
Katherine School Of The Air is also known as Katherine Of The Air.
Katherine School Of The Air has an overall SchoolRank score of 48.1/100, rated "Slightly below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B− (Slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 931 (18th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
Katherine School Of The Air has about 137 students across 10 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 are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 395, Writing 426, Numeracy 409, Spelling 359 and Grammar 393. Year 5 students averaged Reading 463, Writing 466, Numeracy 471, Spelling 453 and Grammar 474. Year 9 students averaged Reading 564, Writing 538, Numeracy 522, Spelling 529 and Grammar 540. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Katherine School Of The Air sit NAPLAN in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Katherine School Of The Air is a very small government combined school with approximately 137 students. It offers education for years T-9. 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.
Katherine School Of The Air 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 B (Average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Katherine School Of The Air has a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.4:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 40% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 78%, which is below average.
Katherine School Of The Air is located in Katherine, NT, in remote Australia. Its ICSEA is 931 (18th 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.