Poonindie Primary School is located 18km north of Port Lincoln and caters for R- 7. Students come from a wide area including Port Lincoln, Louth Bay, North Shields, Charlton Gully, Tod River and White Flat farming region.
The Poonindie Early Childhood Centre is co-located on the school grounds
and the two work closely together, providing a seamless curriculum for
the school population. There is a broad and balanced curriculum with a focus on literacy and numeracy. The Premier's Reading Challenge is implemented annually from R-7. The learning program is complemented by Indonesian, instrumental music programs and a weekly Active After Schools program.
Opportunities for a variety of sporting events are offered as well as programs to develop leadership skills. Reception to years 4 access swimming lessons annually, in Port Lincoln. while Year 5/6/7 students access the aquatics program offered at Coffins Bay. SRC plays a strong role in the decision-making of the school. The Governing Council is actively involved in policy development and review, fundraising, working bees and as classroom helpers. Teachers welcome parental support.
