Nyangatjatjara College facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Nyangatjatjara College |
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| Coordinates | 25°13′43″S 130°58′17″E / 25.228477°S 130.971339°E |
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| Type | Independent co-educational secondary school |
| Established | 1997 |
| Specialist | Pitjantjatjara language |
| Chairman | (2015) |
| Principal | Mike Tucker |
| Years | Foundation–12 |
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| Campus type | Suburban and Remote |
| Affiliation | Association of Independent Schools of the Northern Territory |
Nyangatjatjara College is a special school in the Northern Territory, Australia. It is an independent school, which means it is not run by the government. It is also a co-educational school, welcoming both boys and girls.
The College is located just outside Yulara. It provides education for students from primary school all the way to Year 12. Many students at the College are Anangu people, who are the traditional owners of the land in this area. They often speak Pitjantjatjara as their first language.
Nyangatjatjara College has several campuses. Besides the main campus near Yulara, there are also campuses in Docker River, Mutitjulu, and Imanpa. This helps students in different remote communities get an education. The College is part of the Association of Independent Schools of the Northern Territory.
See also
- List of schools in the Northern Territory
