Education
A list of educational and childcare facilities and support according to schooling level. Childcare is quite limited in the district, see pre-school for more information.
Preschool and childcare placements are very limited in this district. In fact, it's limited in most regional locations. This does present challenges for working parents.
In 2022 a study by the Mitchell Institute found that childcare access in the regional electorate of Grey was the worst in the state of South Australia. In response to this, 23 Council's (including District Council of Mount Remarkable) from the states north and west came together with the support of LGA South Australia to create the Regional Childcare Dessert Advocacy Project (RCDAP).
The aim of the RCDAP project is to gain awareness of the impacts that the severe lack of childcare has on the region, from the effects on parents ability to work and need to travel long distances, to the effects on child development.
The intention is to secure more state and federal government investment in childcare services in Grey to help parents be a part of the thriving South Australian economy.
Wilmington Preschool:
Address: 12 Beauval Street
Phone: (08) 8667 5112
Email: dl.0483.info@schools.sa.edu.au
Website: https://wilmngtnps.sa.edu.au/
Melrose Rural Care:
Address: 25-29 Stuart Street
Phone: (08) 8666 2145
Email: dl.6637_leaders@schools.sa.edu.au
Website: https://www.melrosekgn.sa.edu.au/
Melrose Primary School Playcentre:
Address: 29 Stuart Street
Phone: (08) 8666 2154
Email: dl.0253.info@schools.sa.edu.au
Website: Playcentre - Melrose Primary School
Booleroo Centre & District Kindergarten:
Address: 26 Campbell Street
Phone: (08) 8667 2055
Email: dl.6608.leaders@schools.sa.edu.au
Website: https://www.preschools.sa.gov.au/booleroo-centre-district-kgtn/getting-started/what-we-offer
Booleroo Rural Care:
Address: 26 Campbell Street
Phone: (08) 8667 2055
Email: dl.6608.leaders@schools.sa.edu.au
Website: https://www.preschools.sa.gov.au/booleroo-centre-district-kgtn/getting-started/what-we-offer
Port Germein and Weeroona Island Information:
Children residing in Port Germein, Weeroona Island or other towns on the "West Side" may be able to access childcare in Port Pirie. For a list of childcare in Port Pirie click HERE.
Booleroo Centre District School:
Address: 2-10 Stephens Street
Phone: (08) 8667 2124
Email: dl.0771_info@schools.sa.edu.au
Website: https://booleroods.sa.edu.au/
Melrose Primary School:
Address: 29 Stuart Street
Phone: (08) 8666 2154
Email: dl.0253.info@schools.sa.edu.au
Website: https://melroseps.sa.edu.au/
Wilmington Primary School:
Address: 12 Beauval Street
Phone: (08) 8667 5112
Email: dl.0483.info@schools.sa.edu.au
Website: https://wilmngtnps.sa.edu.au/
Port Germein and Weeroona Island Information:
Children residing in Port Germein, Weeroona Island or other towns on the "West Side" will likely need to attend school in Port Pirie. For a list of schools in Port Pirie click HERE.
Booleroo Centre District School:
Address: 2-10 Stephens Street
Phone: (08) 8667 2124
Email: dl.0771_info@schools.sa.edu.au
Website: https://booleroods.sa.edu.au/
Port Germein and Weeroona Island Information:
Children residing in Port Germein, Weeroona Island or other towns on the "West Side" will likely need to attend school in Port Pirie. For a list of schools in Port Pirie click HERE.
There is a lack of further education in regional SA. This is due to the region having a "low skills equilibrium" which means there is a low supply and low demand for skills.
To find out more about this, the Literature Review - Yorke and Mid North Region August 2017 explains in depth in its report about training and employment in the region.
Depending on what you want to do with your future, unfortunately, online learning or relocation may be the only options available to you. However, while limited, there are definitely some opportunities available.
The closest training services are located in Port Pirie, Port Augusta and Whyalla. Here is a short list to help point you in the right direction.
Port Pirie TafeSA:
Address: Mary Elie Street
Phone: 8633 9400
Website: https://www.tafesa.edu.au/locations/yorke-peninsula-mid-north/port-pirie
Port Augusta TafeSA:
Address: 9 - 39 Carlton Parade
Phone: 8648 9922
Website: https://www.tafesa.edu.au/locations/far-north/port-augusta
Whyalla TafeSA:
Address: 141 Nicolson Avenue
Phone: 7635 6100
Website: https://www.tafesa.edu.au/locations/whyalla-eyre-peninsula/whyalla
Helpful Links for Other Training Opportunities:
Training Networks | Rural Generalist Programs South Australia
-This is a useful link for Medical students. Information and links to a map so you can find training opportunities in South Australia.
TafeSA Regional Courses Search
-This is useful for people who would like to pursue a traineeship, apprenticeship or other vocational training. Check back regularly to see the current courses and locations.
-This is a helpful resource for those who wish to pursue a traineeship or apprenticeship. Check out the Job Listings, apply for a training opportunity and if you are successful, they are the middle man who will will link you to training services and jobs. Group training Organisations can almost be described as labour hire for apprentices and trainees. They will help to find work for you provided you are proving to be dedicated and display good work ethic. This is to help ensure you have the best chance possible of completing your training. Keep checking back, sometimes there are opportunities around Port Augusta and Port Pirie up for grabs.
SkillSA My Training Search Tool
-This is a useful search tool to help you find courses for a variety of qualifications located close to you. You can filter by your location and how many kilometres you are willing to travel, as well as being able able to filter between online, face to face or mixed methods of delivery.
UniSA: Regional and Rural Scholarships
UniSA: Regional and Rural Enterprise Scholarships
Flinders: University: Rural Scholarship
SA Health: Regional Health Scholarships
SA.GOV.AU: SA.GOV.AU | Payments and Financial Support Schemes