Very remote government combined school in Willowra, NT; 59 students, Years T–11, serving predominantly Indigenous, non-English-speaking community.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages and growth above the national median; the result is a B- overall.
Willowra School has an overall SchoolRank score of 47.3/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 46/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 600, below the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (100/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
Willowra School has about 59 students across 12 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 496, Writing 476, Numeracy 495, Spelling 490, Grammar 484. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Willowra School is a very small government combined school with approximately 59 students. It offers education for years T-11. 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.
Willowra 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. The school has a value score of 49/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Willowra School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.5:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 14% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 28%, which is below the national benchmark.
Willowra School is located in Willowra, 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.