Yipirinya School was formed by Aboriginal people for Aboriginal children and continues to be led by strong leaders - Keeping Aboriginal language and culture alive since 1978.

Nutrition Program

Daily food programs to support strong minds, healthy bodies, and better school outcomes.

Happy Heart Hub

A safe space supporting student wellbeing, behaviour, and healing through care and connection.

Extracurricular Program

Our extracurricular programs builds confidence, creativity, and connection beyond the classroom.

Our Staff

Meet the Leaders of Yipirinya

Yipirinya School is the only school of its kind in Australia that teaches four Aboriginal languages, aswell as English

Our Values: Be a Learner, Be Respectful and Be Responsible.

Central Arrernte

Akaltye-irretyeke

Antarnte-arrerrtyeke

Mwerre anetyeke

Western Arrernte

Kaltye-irretyeke

Ntarnte-arrentyeke

Marre netyeke

Luritja

Nintirrku tjaku

Antani tjukaru

Palya nyinantjaku

Warlpiri

Pinarrijarriya

Warra-warra kanyi

Ngurrjurlu nyinaya

The school is registered as an independent non-government school and is governed by a School Council.

We acknowledge and pay respect to the founders of Yipirinya School and the important work that they, and those who have followed them, have done in keeping language and culture strong since 1978.

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