Very small, remote government combined school (T–12) in Yirrkala, NT, serving 132 students.
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 are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 145, Writing 191 and Spelling 230. Students at Yirrkala School sit NAPLAN 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. The school grades C (Well below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
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 average.
Yirrkala School is located in Yirrkala, NT, in very remote Australia. Its ICSEA is 624 (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.