Country education in South Australia
For our country teachers
Take on a life-changing opportunity as a teacher or leader in a country school or preschool. You'll be supported with incentives, curriculum support and opportunities to develop your skills. Find out more about this support below.
Country Education Strategy
Read the Country Education Strategy (PDF 4 MB)
The strategy sets the strategic direction for improvement in the most pressing challenge areas highlighted by country students, teachers and leaders.
It focuses on 3 key areas, with students at the centre:
- improved access to teachers – country students have access to teachers who understand their context and needs
- improved access to educational experiences – country students have access to a breadth and depth of subject choice, both in-person and online, that supports them to engage with their learning and future opportunities
- improved understanding of and access to post-school pathways – country students can explore a range of local and broader post-school pathways into further study or employment.
What we've achieved so far
Read a summary of the key outcomes and impact of the strategy so far:
For our country students and families
Students can explore ways to further their education with study and career opportunities. Families can access support services for their children's learning needs as well as options to get their children to and from school or attend preschool or child care. Find out more below.
For our country schools and preschools
$1.3B is being invested in buildings and facilities across the state, including country schools and preschools.
Improved innovation and connectivity, like high-speed internet for country schools and preschools.
Country news
The State Government will invest $13.5 million in new funding for country education over the next three years.
In classrooms from Ceduna to Clare, more than 60 university students will gain firsthand teaching experience across regional South Australia in 2024 after being awarded a State Government scholarship.
New university graduates will be offered extra support and financial incentives to start their teaching career in country South Australia.
