Very remote K-12 government combined school serving eight Aboriginal communities across 250,000 sq km of Western Australia's Western Desert.
NAPLAN well below national year-level averages and growth above the national median; the result is a C overall.
Ngaanyatjarra Lands School is also known as NLS Ngaanyatjarra-Giles.
Ngaanyatjarra Lands School has an overall SchoolRank score of 10.2/100, rated "Below Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (87/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Ngaanyatjarra Lands School, Year 5 students averaged 239 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 299, well below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 354, well below the national average of 569 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.
Ngaanyatjarra Lands School is a small government combined school with approximately 298 students. It offers education for years K-12. 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.
Ngaanyatjarra Lands 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.
Ngaanyatjarra Lands School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.7:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 31% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 40%, which is below the national benchmark.