Government primary school, 180 students (K–6), remote location in Katherine South, NT.
NAPLAN well below national year-level averages; the result is a C overall.
Katherine South Primary School is also known as KSPS, Katherine South PS and KSPS Katherine South.
Katherine South Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 18.3/100, 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 907 (12th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Katherine South Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 305 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 415, 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.
Katherine South Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 180 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.
Katherine South 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.
Katherine South Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 54% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 82%, which is below average.
Katherine South Primary School is located in Katherine South, NT, in remote Australia. Its ICSEA is 907 (12th 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.