Extra infrastructure funding for South Australian public schools
The latest round of the Albanese Government’s Schools Upgrade Fund will deliver around $17 million in vital infrastructure projects for South Australian public schools.
Under Round 2 of the Schools Upgrade Fund, 18 public schools across South Australia will each benefit from funding of at least $250,000 to build or upgrade infrastructure.
The successful projects include upgrading food tech and home economics classrooms, installing new playground equipment and resurfacing and upgrading sporting facilities.
Public schools with the greatest need have been prioritised, including schools with high numbers of students from a low-socio economic background, First Nations Students, and students with disability.
Round 2 was open to all public schools and applications closed in February.
School applications were reviewed by their relevant state and territory education departments which made recommendations to the Australian Government.
More information on the Schools Upgrade Fund is available at www.education.gov.au/schools-upgrade-fund
Quotes attributable to Minister for Education Jason Clare:
“I want all students to get access to a quality education, including access to quality facilities to learn in and play
on.
“From upgrading science and art rooms to new outdoor equipment and replacing demountables, this funding will deliver upgrades to public schools that need it the most.
“This is another important step in building a better and fairer education system.”
Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister for Education Senator Anthony Chisholm:
“Our schools deserve great infrastructure and the latest equipment to help students achieve their best – no matter where they live, or what their background may be.
“To continue to be a smart and innovative nation, we need to ensure that all Australians have the same opportunities and access to a supportive learning environment.
“This is a great outcome for South Australian schools and I’m thrilled that we can deliver this funding to complete important school infrastructure projects, especially in the state’s regional and rural areas.”
Quotes attributable to the South Australian Minister for Education Blair Boyer:
“The $17m federal investment into school infrastructure for 18 schools in SA is greatly welcomed.
“Upgrading sporting facilities and new playground equipment are incredibly important, not just for schools but for the wider community, and these are all very worthy projects in schools that need them the most.
“The average age of school buildings in SA is 44 years, and even older in regional schools. Regional schools in particular are in great need, and we look forward to further federal investment into facilities in the future.”
List of successful schools
Coober Pedy Area School (Coober Pedy)
Swallowcliffe School P-6 (Davoren Park)
Kaurna Plains School (Elizabeth)
Elizabeth East Primary School (Elizabeth East)
Elizabeth Grove Primary School (Elizabeth Grove)
Elizabeth Park Primary School (Elizabeth Park)
Hackham West School (Hackham West)
Hawker Area School (Hawker)
Koonibba Aboriginal School (Koonibba Via Ceduna)
Central Yorke School (Maitland)
Marree Aboriginal School (Marree)
Murray Bridge South Primary School (Murray Bridge)
Augusta Park Primary School (Port Augusta)
Flinders View Primary School (Port Augusta West)
Kirton Point Primary School (Port Lincoln)
Lincoln Gardens Primary School (Port Lincoln)
Fisk Street Primary School (Whyalla Norrie)
Hincks Avenue Primary School (Whyalla Norrie)