Small government combined school in very remote Yirrkala, NT, serving 132 students from Transition to Year 12.
Yirrkala School has about 132 students across 13 year levels, so roughly 10 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 145, Writing 191, Spelling 230. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Yirrkala School is a very small government combined school with approximately 132 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.
Yirrkala 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.
Yirrkala School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.7:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 38% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 48%, which is below the national benchmark.
Yirrkala School is located in Yirrkala, 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.