Very remote government combined school (T–12) in Numbulwar, NT; 113 students, 98% Indigenous enrolment.
Numbulwar School has about 113 students across 13 year levels, so roughly 9 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results were Reading 378, Writing 293, Spelling 376, Grammar 318. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Numbulwar School is a very small government combined school with approximately 113 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.
Numbulwar 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.
Numbulwar School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.5:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 32% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 51%, which is below the national benchmark.
Numbulwar School is located in Numbulwar, 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.