About/History

Ungarra Primary School is a small rural school located on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia (80 kilometers Nort of Port Lincoln). It was established in 1914 to serve the educational needs of families in the Ungarra region and its surrounds. Originally opened to accommodate the children of local farming families, the school has played an integral role in the community for more than a century. Throughout its history, Ungarra Primary School has provided quality primary education, adapting to changes in curriculum, enrolment, and teaching methods. The school continues to focus on supporting students academically and socially, fostering strong community ties, and maintaining traditions typical of rural South Australian schools.

We currently have 33 students enrolled at Ungarra Primary School. Our enrolment figures have been steady over the past three years. Our school is split into two classes; Foundation – Year 2 and Year 3 – Year 6.

At Ungarra Primary School we have three teachers and four School Service Officer (SSO’s) who are all dedicated to providing our students with the quality teaching and learning in a safe and supportive environment. We work together to pursue excellence and ensure our students are striving to achieve their best.

We have a strong Literacy and Numeracy focus at Ungarra Primary School and our curriculum delivery is supported with programs such as STEM and The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program. We offer our students a learning program that provides intellectual stretch for learners.

Ungarra Primary school has strong community connections beginning in our onsite Playcentre. The school provides many opportunities for student engagement across the Eyre Peninsula these include but are not limited to sport, camps and arts events.

Students at Ungarra Primary School are strongly supported by an active Parents and Friends and Governing Councill. 60% of students travel to school by a DfE bus from surrounding farm communities.

Our school values are Respect, Achievement, Integrity and Resilience.