Edwardstown Primary School is located in an inner southern suburb, just 8 km from the centre of Adelaide and close to public transport and the large Castle Plaza shopping centre. The school offers a caring, friendly environment and is acknowledged for its active parent involvement and participation in the life of the school. It has a strong culture of parent and community support for programs and celebrations. Edwardstown Primary School is proactive in environmental education, has a strong student support team and offers ongoing enrichment programs such as choir, performing arts and sporting competitions.

School facilities and resources

• Modern and heritage buildings
• Centenary heritage garden
• Air-conditioned classrooms
• Resource centre
• Activity hall for indoor sport and assemblies
• Wheelchair access to all buildings
• Canteen

Student support services

• ESL support
• International Student Program manager
• Student support team including special education teacher and reading recovery tutor
• Pastoral support worker
• Student 'buddy' system

Strong focus areas

• Mathematics and numeracy
• Early years literacy
• Student wellbeing
• Music and drama
• Physical education
• Environmental education

Sporting activities

• Swimming, aquatics
• Gymnastics
• Basketball, netball
• Australian Rules football, soccer, rugby
• Hockey, lacrosse
• Athletics, cross-country running
• Volleyball, softball
• Cricket
• Tennis

Special interest programs

• Music program - instrumental tuition and choir Reception-Year 7
• Drama program - Reception-Year 7
• Physical education program - range of coordination, fitness and sporting acitivities Reception-Year 7

Co-curricular clubs and competitions

• Senior and junior choirs
• Drama performances
• Wakakirri - national storytelling competition - dance and drama
• Student Executive Council - student voice and leadership
• Tournament of Minds - national team problem solving competition
• Lunchtime clubs including chess, skipping and hip hop dance
• After school hours sports
• School camps
• Interschool sporting competitions and carnivals
• Sports day and walkathon

Languages

• French
• Greek - language maintenance

International programs

• Primary School Program