Read all about events, achievements and new initiatives within the department and our schools and preschools on this page. Also see media releases.
Site revealed for new northern suburbs high school
18 March 2025The State Government has identified a 10-hectare parcel of land in Adelaide’s growing northern suburbs as the site of a new $155.3 million secondary school due for completion in 2028.
Music Innovation Fund grants hit the right notes
14 March 2025Classrooms at 108 public schools and preschools will be filled with music, after being granted a share in about $275,000 to deliver quality music education programs in South Australia.
Freeling Primary School to develop a building masterplan
13 March 2025A review of infrastructure at Freeling Primary School will be conducted by developing a masterplan for the site’s future needs.
NAPLAN testing underway for students across SA
12 March 2025More than 86,000 students across South Australia will start National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) testing.
Behaviour improves as a result of mobile phone ban
2 March 2025A 12-month review of the mobile phone ban in South Australian public schools has revealed substantial improvements in student behaviour.