Very remote government combined school in Ali Curung, NT, serving 24 students from Transition to Year 10.
Murray Downs School is also known as MDS Ali Curung.
Murray Downs School is a very small government combined school with approximately 24 students. It offers education for years T-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.
Murray Downs 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.
Murray Downs School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.8:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. The student attendance rate is 52%, which is below the national benchmark.
Murray Downs School is located in Ali Curung, 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.