Karcultaby Area School is a diverse K-12 school located 1km off the highway, between Minnipa and Poochera, on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. Other than children of staff, all students travel to and from school on school buses. The school is very fortunate to have over 300 acres of arable farm land that is utilised to support school fundraising and learning programs, a unique and wonderful asset.
Karcultaby Area School has an overarching vision of achieving ‘Success for all’. Success permeates all that is planned, programmed and actioned whether on the sporting field, in the classroom or within the vocational and alternative learning pathways provided. The school and community are proud of the education offered to the students and of the caring and family atmosphere that exists.
Facilities: School, Kindergarten and Community Library, Administration, Reverse Cycle Air-conditioning, 400 acre site, Oval, Swimming Pool, Netball/Basketball/Tennis Courts/Cricket Nets, Staff work rooms, Computer Rooms for Primary and Secondary areas, Technical Studies Centre, Home Economics centre, Seniors Common Room, Distance Education and Television rooms.
Sport: Intra and inter school sporting competitions, SAPSASA, WASSAC and Sun Smart Games.
Extracurricular activities: Eyre Peninsula Cross-Country event.
Welfare and personal development SSO special needs support, LAP, and regular system assistance.
Special features: Certificate 2 in Agriculture, school based apprenticeships, Agricultural Science focus.