Very remote government combined school (T–6) in Pirlangimpi, NT, with 32 students and exceptional staff support ratios.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a C overall.
Pularumpi School is also known as Pularumpi Pirlangimpi.
Pularumpi School has an overall SchoolRank score of 6.8/100, rated "Below Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 663, below the national average of 1,000.
Pularumpi School has about 32 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 5 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 235, Writing 217, Numeracy 203, Spelling 199, Grammar 191. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Pularumpi School is a very small government combined school with approximately 32 students. It offers education for years T-6. 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.
Pularumpi 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.
Pularumpi School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.6:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 46% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 72%, which is below the national benchmark.
Pularumpi School is located in Pirlangimpi, NT, classified as a very remote school. With an ICSEA of 663 (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.