Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School
Kerinauia Highway, Wurrumiyanga NT 0822 NT 0822
Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Wurrumiyanga NT 0822, NT from Transition to Year 6 with about 167 students. Its ICSEA is 684, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Enrolments, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
About this school, from public sources
Drawn from public online sources: Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School is a small remote Catholic school at Wurrumiyanga on Bathurst Island, serving a predominantly Indigenous and linguistically diverse community from preschool to Year 6. Established in 1912, it has around 166 students and a Tiwi leadership team. It aims to provide quality education in a warm, welcoming environment with regular cultural activities.
Often praised
- Strong community connection
- Cultural activities
- Tiwi leadership
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiwi College | Pickertaramoor Melville Island | Independent k–12 / combined | 27.3 km | 738 | 77 |
About this data
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