Very remote government combined school in Mataranka, NT, serving 23 students in Years 2–10.
Mataranka School is a very small government combined school with approximately 23 students. It offers education for years 2-10. 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.
Mataranka 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.
Mataranka School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.2:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 25% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 78%, which is below average.
Mataranka School is located in Mataranka, NT, in very remote Australia. Its ICSEA is 844 (5th 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.