Very remote government combined school (T–11) in Willowra, NT, serving 59 students; 97% Indigenous, 100% LBOTE.
NAPLAN 13 points below national year-level averages and growth above the national median; the result is a C overall.
Willowra School has an overall SchoolRank score of 47.2/100, 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.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Willowra School, Year 3 students averaged 414 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 480, below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 515, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 544, 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.
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 48/100 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.