Very remote government combined school in Pirlangimpi, NT; 32 students, years T–6.
Pularumpi School is also known as Pularumpi Pirlangimpi.
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 are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 235, Writing 217, Numeracy 203, Spelling 199 and Grammar 191. Students at Pularumpi School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
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 average.
Pularumpi School is located in Pirlangimpi, NT, in very remote Australia. Its ICSEA is 663 (1st percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.