Our friend Sue works at this lovely school based in Morphett Vale.

Apparently a hidden gem.
They are actually looking to increase their small number of pupils.

I've copied the details the Headmistress has sent to me.

Might be worth a look.


A small government school, Pimpala provides a unique community atmosphere while offering a broad and balanced curriculum. Our quality learning programmes assist students to achieve individual excellence and develop problem solving, leadership and co-operative skills.

Pimpala offers:-

 Small class sizes
 A world class computer and technology curriculum
 Specialist literacy & numeracy programmes
 Leadership opportunities
 A unique programme for 4 year olds
 Specialist Physical Education, Science, Language & Culture programmes
 Quality OSHC programme – POSHC (Pimpala Out of School Hours Care.)


Special education and academic intervention is strongly supported by:

 R -7 individual and small group programmes
 R -3 specialised Speech & Language intervention
 Fine & Gross Motor development co-ordination programme
 Early Years Literacy mentor teacher

DECS where appropriate provide free access to:

 Psychological assessments
 Speech Pathology
 Social Workers, Disability Coordinators etc.

Please feel free to contact the Principal, Mrs Linda Olifent by telephone 83260900, or email info@pimpalaps.sa.edu.au

“Our son settled quickly into this small and friendly school. The staff and pupils were very welcoming and the parent Connections group enabled us to feel at home”. - Michelle Yates, a recent arrival from the UK.