ALICE SPRINGS, NT 0871
A community-focused school preserving Aboriginal language and culture for over 45 years.
Serving Aboriginal children, the school emphasises strong leadership and community, providing a unique bilingual education in four Aboriginal languages and English, while instilling values of being a learner, responsible and respectful, enriching cultural identity and academic achievement.
Key information about Yipirinya School
| Sector | Independent | Gender | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| School type | Primary & Secondary | Year levels | T–10 |
| Enrolments | 186 | Teacher/student ratio | 1:11.2 |
| Boarding | No | Founded | Not provided |
| Principal | Not provided | Reporting year | 2025 |
Yipirinya School
25 Lovegrove Drive, Alice Springs NT 0871
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Four Aboriginal languages plus English
Yipirinya is the only school of its kind in Australia teaching Central Arrernte, Warlpiri, Luritja and Western Aranda with English.
Source: Our School | Yipirinya School | NT Schools, opens in a new tabHappy Heart Hub wellbeing support
The Happy Heart Hub is a staffed wellbeing space with occupational therapists, counsellors and allied health assistants on site.
Source: Happy Heart Hub | Yipirinya School, opens in a new tabPool, kitchen and camp facilities
The campus includes a recently upgraded 25 metre pool, commercial kitchen meal service and 40-bed campground accommodation.
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