Government combined school (Prep–12) serving 563 students in very remote Bamaga, QLD.
Northern Peninsula Area State College is also known as NPASC and NPASC Bamaga.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Northern Peninsula Area State College, Year 3 students averaged 254 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 346, well below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 383, well below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 402, 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.
Northern Peninsula Area State College is a medium-sized government combined school with approximately 563 students. It offers education for years Prep-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.
Northern Peninsula Area State College 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.
Northern Peninsula Area State College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.4:1. 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 59%, which is below the national benchmark.
Northern Peninsula Area State College is located in Bamaga, QLD, classified as a very remote school. With an ICSEA of 681 (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.