Very remote government combined school (T–12) in Ngukurr, NT; 207 students, predominantly Indigenous community, 99% language background other than English.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Ngukurr School, Year 3 students averaged 181 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 296, well below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 318, well below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 373, 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.
Ngukurr School is a small government combined school with approximately 207 students. It offers education for years T-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.
Ngukurr 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.
Ngukurr School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.3:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 34% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 47%, which is below the national benchmark.
Ngukurr School is located in Ngukurr, NT, classified as a very remote school. With an ICSEA of 676 (1th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. 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.