Two Wells Primary School will receive a major investment to replace outdated buildings, following a $10 million funding announcement. The Premier, alongside the Minister for Education, visited Two Wells Primary School today as part of Country Cabinet, taking place in the Northern Adelaide Plains region.
Established in 1865, the school originally operated from the town’s main street before relocating to Gawler Road in 1979. Planning is now underway to develop new building plans that will best support the school’s educational needs.
Premier Peter Malinauskas said the investment is about ensuring schools have the facilities they need to provide quality education.
“Investing in our people, particularly our young people, is one of the best investments a government can make – and ensuring they have access to a great education with great facilities is the first step. This funding is targeted to help public schools with the greatest need deliver an education for students in facilities that are modern and fit for purpose.”
Education Minister Blair Boyer said the upgrade recognises the importance of Two Wells Primary School within the community.
“As is the case in many country towns, Two Wells Primary School is incredibly important to local families and is at the heart of the local community. The school needs to ensure it has capacity for the strong predicted growth that will occur in the northern suburbs, and this investment will ensure it has the infrastructure needed well into the future.”
This announcement adds to a broader $50 million funding commitment for infrastructure upgrades at several South Australian schools, including Fairview Park Primary School, Fulham Gardens Primary School, Fraser Park Primary School, Taparra Primary School, and Mount Barker High School. Local MP Tony Piccolo said the investment would make a real difference for students and their families.
“Schools are an important part of their local communities, and I am so pleased to see this significant investment announced today for Two Wells Primary School. I have been advocating for this upgrade for a while as I know what it will mean for the students and their families. It is important schools have up-to-date and modern infrastructure that will serve the community well into the future.”
Two Wells Primary School Principal Kirsty Brumby welcomed the announcement, noting the strong sense of community at the school.
“This is incredibly exciting news for Two Wells Primary School, and I know the local community will also be thrilled. This is my first term at the school, but even in these early weeks I’ve seen just how incredibly strong the sense of community is here in Two Wells, and I know everyone will join us in this celebration. Two Wells is a wonderful part of the Adelaide Plains region, and I know the school has worked hard to make the best of the aging infrastructure here, but this investment will mean we can do so much more to support our students.”
Over the next two decades, school infrastructure across the state will continue to be a focus for government, with planning aimed at addressing both capacity challenges and the need for modern facilities to support students and staff.
