MAPURU, NT 0822
Discover a vibrant community dedicated to preserving cultural heritage through weaving practices.
With a vision of self-determined lives of dignity, programs focus on cultural preservation, creative expression, and community engagement, encouraging personal growth and strong aspirations in a supportive environment that values unique traditions and experiences.
Key information about Mapuru Yirralka College
| Sector | Independent | Gender | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| School type | Primary & Secondary | Year levels | 2–10 |
| Enrolments | 26 | Teacher/student ratio | 1:3.3 |
| Boarding | No | Founded | Not provided |
| Principal | Not provided | Reporting year | 2025 |
Mapuru Yirralka College
Lot 100 Arnhem Road, Mapuru NT 0822
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Pandanus weaving and bush skills
Mapuru students can access on-Country learning in pandanus weaving, string making, bush medicines and seasonal harvesting.
Source: Arnhem Weavers & Men's Business Workshops for 2026, opens in a new tabRemote homeland campus at Mapuru
The college operates in Mapuru, a Yolŋu homeland on the mainland south of Elcho Island with a small permanent population.
Source: Tours information, opens in a new tabSelf-determined Yolŋu ethos
Yirralka Education states a vision of self-determined lives of dignity on ancestral estates, rooted in community control.
Source: Mapuru History, opens in a new tabEvents at Mapuru Yirralka College
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