Small government special school (40 students, U–Year range) in outer regional Port Augusta, SA.
Port Augusta Special School is also known as PASS and PASS Port Augusta.
Port Augusta Special School is a very small government combined school with approximately 40 students. It offers education for years U. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Port Augusta Special School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities.
Port Augusta Special School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.1:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 55% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 67%, which is below the national benchmark.
Port Augusta Special School is located in Port Augusta, SA, classified as a outer regional school. With an ICSEA of 860 (5th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.