Very remote government combined school (T–12) in Yuendumu, NT, serving 157 students; 97% Indigenous enrolment, 97% language background other than English.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages and growth above the national median; the result is a C overall.
Yuendumu School has an overall SchoolRank score of 5.9/100, rated "Below Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 632, below the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (79/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
Yuendumu School has about 157 students across 13 year levels, so roughly 12 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 341, Writing 242, Numeracy 296, Spelling 306, Grammar 220. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Yuendumu School is a very small government combined school with approximately 157 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.
Yuendumu 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.
Yuendumu School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.6:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 37% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 40%, which is below the national benchmark.
Yuendumu School is located in Yuendumu, 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.