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Rose Park Primary School

Australia, Adelaide

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 5 - 12 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1894
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), Australian Curriculum
Taught languages Japanese
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Primary School
Introduction

Rose Park Primary School is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) alongside the Australian and South Australian Curriculums. Located at 54 Alexandra Avenue, Rose Park, SA, it serves students aged 5 to 12 as a public school. The PYP fosters inquiring, knowledgeable and caring global citizens, with learning delivered through transdisciplinary Units of Inquiry. Specialist learning areas operate weekly for all classes, including Physical Education, Performing Arts (Music, Dance, Drama), Japanese, Science and Technologies. Technology is embedded via Google Apps for Education and a Chromebook program for Years 4–6. The curriculum is supported by targeted literacy and language support (MultiLit and EALD) and an iCentre computer lab. A Covered Outdoor Learning Area (COLA) underpins outdoor learning and sport. The school emphasises community involvement, volunteering, and a Student Leadership program, guided by the PYP learner profile and the motto: One conquers all who conquers oneself.

54 Alexandra Avenue, Rose Park SA 5067

The Essentials

Rose Park Primary School has instruction in English.

Location
54 Alexandra Avenue, Rose Park, SA 5067.

Stages
Gaining Your Wings (Years R-2); Taking Flight (Years 3-5); High Flyers (Seniors).

Type
Public school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
International Education Service offers limited places to international students. Students come to Australia from many countries to study at Rose Park Primary School. At Rose Park, students have access to the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) curriculum.

Additional learning support
Pastoral Care Worker provides welfare support. Zones of Regulation, Bucket Filling, Interoception and Student Agency support wellbeing and learning. Access to Speech, Psychology, Disability Support, Hearing and Vision services and to SIES is provided through the Department for Education.

Country affiliation
Australia
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform incorporating yellow and blue colours (source: RPPS Parent Handbook 2025). Uniforms can be purchased from Brandmode (online or in-store at 83 Glen Osmond Road, Eastwood).

Food Options
Lunch orders are provided by Rory's School Lunches via Qkr! before 8:30am; the menu is available on the school site under the Parents tab, and Rory's Canteen Hotline is 0413 575 800 (source: RPPS Parent Handbook 2025).

House System
The school has a house system with House Captains and an R-5 Student Representatives Council; leadership roles include Japanese Leaders, Ambassadors, Journalists, Library Monitors and Environmentalists (source: RPPS Parent Handbook 2025).

Governance and Ownership
Governing Council comprises nine parent members, two staff representatives, one Parents and Friends representative, one Old Scholars representative, and the Principal; it drives the school's vision and strategic plans and oversees the budget, fees, facilities and policy development, including the uniform (source: RPPS Parent Handbook 2025). The school operates as a zoned Department for Education school following the Department for Education Enrolment Policy.
Fees
Application fees
- There is no application fee for domestic enrolment (Reception to Year 6).
- Enquiries about international student enrolment and any associated application or tuition charges should be directed to the school; the site is listed as a CRICOS‑registered provider.

Tuition / Materials & Services charge (by year group and per term)
- The school funds curriculum activities through a single Materials & Services Charge rather than a separate tuition schedule by year group; this charge covers stationery, photocopying, IT access, curriculum supplies and the Year 6 IB exhibition. There is no separate per‑term tuition amount published for individual year levels on the school's family information pages.
- The school's Governing Council sets the Materials & Services Charge annually and the amount is approved by the Department for Education and endorsed by a school poll. The school did not publish a per‑term or per‑year breakdown for 2026/27 (or an explicit 2026/27 Materials & Services figure) in its publicly available payment and parent handbook documents. The last departmental disclosure located that lists a specific historical amount for Rose Park Primary shows $460 in 2018; that historical figure is provided for reference only and is not presented as a current charge for 2026/27.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- General payments (Materials & Services, excursions, canteen, extracurricular activities) can be made via the Qkr! app, by EFT (bank transfer), or in person using cash or EFTPOS at the front office. Payment by instalments is available; a Direct Debit Request form is the preferred instalment method and can be arranged through the Business Manager.
- Excursion/incursion and extra‑curricular payments must be made prior to participation; Qkr! receipts are used to verify payment.
- OSHC (Outside School Hours Care) invoices are issued weekly and are payable within 7 days; OSHC accounts are required to be settled in total by the end of each school term. Casual booking penalty rules apply for late bookings.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. Rose Park Primary operates as a day primary school for Reception to Year 6 and does not offer boarding facilities.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- OSHC session fees (per session): Before school care AUD 16.15; After school care AUD 32.50; Student Free Days and Vacation Care (centre‑based) AUD 72.90; Vacation Care excursion days (including transport/entrance) AUD 83.35. A AUD 5.00 surcharge applies for late casual bookings according to published OSHC booking deadlines. Weekly OSHC invoices are payable within 7 days.
- Uniforms are purchased through Brandmode (online or in their Eastwood store); uniform costs are charged by the uniform supplier and are not listed as a school‑set price in the handbook.
- Years 4–6 students are required to bring a Chromebook to participate in the BYOD program; suggested technical specifications are provided and Chromebooks can be purchased via the school's online portal. Chromebook purchase is a family cost and the school provides technical specifications rather than fixed pricing.
- Incursion, excursion and extracurricular activity costs (after‑school sports, clubs, camps) are charged per event and must be paid in advance through Qkr! or at the front office. These costs are distinct from the Materials & Services Charge.

Refund information
- The school's publicly available parent handbook and payments pages do not include a detailed, itemised refund policy for Materials & Services, excursions or other payments. Under South Australian education legislation the principal may wholly or partly waive, reduce or refund a Materials & Services Charge and schools generally handle refunds or credits in line with Department for Education instructions and local Governing Council decisions; specific refund decisions and processes are managed by the school.

Fee payment options
- Qkr! app (Masterpass/Commonwealth Bank) is the primary online payment method for Materials & Services, canteen and activity payments.
- Electronic funds transfer (EFT) / bank transfer — account details supplied by finance staff on request.
- In‑person: cash or EFTPOS payments at the front office (correct change requested for cash).
- Direct debit arrangements for instalment payments are available and are the school's preferred method for scheduled instalments. OSHC families may also use Qkr! or Direct Debit as noted on OSHC invoices.

Summary of available numeric fees published on school pages
- OSHC fees (per session): Before school care AUD 16.15; After school care AUD 32.50; Student Free Day & Vacation Care (centre‑based) AUD 72.90; Vacation Care excursion days AUD 83.35; Late casual booking fee AUD 5.00. Weekly OSHC invoices payable within 7 days; OSHC accounts settled by the end of each term.

Notes about data coverage
- The school publishes payment methods, the role and scope of the Materials & Services Charge, OSHC fees and BYOD/uniform requirements, but does not publish a current per‑student Materials & Services dollar amount or a per‑term/per‑year tuition schedule on its public parent information pages and handbook. A departmental disclosure shows a historical Rose Park Primary Materials & Services figure of AUD 460 for 2018; that historical figure is included here as context only and is not presented as a current charge. For specific current Materials & Services amounts, refund procedures or international tuition figures, the school's finance contacts and departmental international education processes administer those items.
Academics

Rose Park Primary School teaches IB (PYP), Australian Curriculum for students aged 5 to 12.

Curriculum
Rose Park Primary School is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) alongside the Australian and South Australian Curricula. The PYP framework guides learning to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring global citizens, with most content taught through transdisciplinary Units of Inquiry. Specialist learning areas operate weekly for all classes, including Physical Education, Performing Arts (Music, Dance, Drama), Japanese, Science, and Technologies. Technology is integrated into learning through Google Apps for Education (GSuite) from Years 4–6 within the Chromebook program. The curriculum is enriched by extensive extra-curricular activities and aims to promote learner agency and wellbeing, aligned with the South Australian Strategic Plan. The learner profile attributes from the PYP guide our learning and contribute to developing global citizens.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school places inclusion and wellbeing at the heart of learning, creating a safe, welcoming and equitable environment where every student can thrive. It provides targeted academic, social and emotional support with access to specialist services. Whole-school wellbeing approaches include Interoception, Bucket Filling and Zones of Regulation, supporting self-awareness and social skills. There is strong emphasis on student agency and leadership opportunities to participate fully in the school community.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides access to specialist services and targeted academic, social and emotional support for students who require it.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school has an English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) program with a dedicated EALD teacher and staff who provide tailored support to learners of English, helping them access the curriculum and develop literacy.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through a proactive whole-school approach focused on balance, belonging and optimism. Classroom-based strategies include Pastoral Care Support, Zones of Regulation, Interoception and Bucket Filling. Pastoral Care Worker Denby Tamms is onsite Tuesdays and Fridays, providing additional care and support to students and staff.

Safeguarding
The school provides a safe, welcoming and equitable environment where every student is valued and supported, with strong partnerships with families and access to specialist services.
Parent Experience

History
Rose Park Primary School opened on 30 January 1893, named after Sir John Rose, with land bought for 800 pounds and an original building costing 3,517 pounds. The Eastern wing was added in 1899, the Potts Building was completed in 1923 (altered in 1977), and the old St Theodore's Church was purchased in 1924 and opened as a woodwork centre in 1925. Transportable classrooms were erected in 1953, and Rose Park was a Demonstration School in the 1970s. The Centenary Hall opened in 1993, the Keats Building joined in 2010, new playgrounds were installed in 2018, with a COLA and turf upgrade and a STEM building for R–6 learning. The motto is One conquers all who conquers oneself.

Community
The school acknowledges Kaurna Country as the traditional custodians of the land and pays respect to Kaurna elders past, present and emerging. Calendar, newsletters, Parents & Friends, volunteering and Governing Council are key community channels for information, involvement and partnership between home and school. These elements support ongoing engagement within the Rose Park Primary School community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Governing Council comprises nine parent members, two staff representatives, one Parents & Friends representative, one Old Scholars representative, and the Principal. It shares the annual report, nominates new members and guides partnerships between school and home, while overseeing budget, fees, facilities and policies (including the uniform). The Parents & Friends Committee welcomes families and is involved in fundraising, social activities to build connections, supporting class parent representatives, catering for school functions, and advising Governing Council (join via pnf@roseparkps.com.au). The Old Scholars Association invites former students to participate, meets weekly and holds an Annual General Meeting to support the school's heritage and future. Acquaintance Night occurs in the second week of term 1 to connect teachers with parents, and volunteering is encouraged with front-office sign-in, Working With Children clearance and volunteer induction. Extra Curricular Activities include Instrumental Music, Chess Club, Debating, Festival of Music choir and SAPSASA sports.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has specialist learning areas, support spaces, and modern play equipment. Science, Japanese, Performing Arts, Technologies, and Physical Education have dedicated teaching spaces across the school. Classroom teachers book regular library sessions and students access the iCentre computer lab. Students receive extra support in literacy and languages with the MultiLit intervention program and support from an EALD teacher. The school has a Covered Outdoor Learning Area (COLA) for outdoor learning, physical education sessions, and sports such as netball, basketball and soccer, and the grassed area The Block provides play space and hosts whole-school activities.

Sports Facilities
COLA is used for outdoor learning, physical education, and sports such as netball, basketball, and soccer. The grassed area The Block provides play space and supports whole-school activities.

Academic Facilities
Science, Japanese, Performing Arts, Technologies, and Physical Education have dedicated teaching spaces across the school. There is an iCentre computer lab used by students. Library sessions are held in the library to access resources. MultiLit provides literacy and language support, with EALD specialist support.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Chess Club is a popular extra-curricular activity at Rose Park Primary School. Chess develops thinking, problem-solving, forward planning, memory, and verbalisation. Chess School SA tutors visit the school on Monday and Friday each week to provide coaching and practice. Students who perform well may represent the school in Chess School SA Interschool competitions.

Arts & Creative
Instrumental Music is offered through the Instrumental Music program with weekly lessons by Department for Education teachers. Students may join the String Ensemble or the Senior Concert Band, and both groups are open to those taking private lessons. Expressions of interest for the IM program open early in Term 4 each year, with possible aptitude testing and a selection process. Private music tuition is also available through Learning Through Music, offering piano/keyboard, guitar, drums and voice lessons.

Social & Hobbies
After School Sports provides a quality program that supports a healthy, active lifestyle. The program is inclusive, with all students encouraged to participate and to develop physical, social and leadership skills, as well as friendships, teamwork, patience, self-confidence and discipline. Basketball runs year-round with summer basketball in Terms 4 and 1 and winter basketball in Terms 2 and 3. Chess Club and Debating offer social and intellectual development, with Chess building strategic thinking and Debating developing research, collaboration and public speaking.

Community & Service
Rose Park Primary School values partnerships with parents and the broader community and offers ways for community members to participate, support and contribute to school life. Opportunities include volunteering, mentoring, environmental and garden initiatives, special events, and involvement with school committees. Volunteers must meet Department for Education requirements such as Working with Children Checks and RRHAN-EC training, with induction processes in place.

Leadership & Professional
The Student Leadership program develops voice, agency and leadership through real-world problem solving and active participation in Student Action Teams. Year 6 students can pursue merit-based pathways including Ambassadors, Sports House Captains, Journalists, Environmentalists, IB Educators and IT Technicians. Student leaders model school values by promoting diversity, fostering teamwork, and supporting wellbeing and excellence across the school community.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The After School Sports program promotes a healthy and active lifestyle for Rose Park students. It is open to all students regardless of ability and aims to develop physical, social and leadership skills, along with friendships, teamwork, patience and self-confidence. Seasonal sport opportunities, such as basketball, run throughout the year with term-based registrations, supporting ongoing activity and wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
Japanese is taught as a specialist language area within the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. The majority of the Australian Curriculum is taught through transdisciplinary Units of Inquiry, balanced with disciplinary learning in Japanese. English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) support is provided for students learning English.
Reputation

Accreditations
International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) school for Reception to Year 6, combining IB framework with the Australian Curriculum.
Admissions

Admissions
1. The school is zoned with a designated zone from which the core intake of Reception to Year 6 is drawn. Check whether your home address lies within the Rose Park Primary School zone using the Find a School Zone tool; in‑zone families usually have enrolment access, and enrolment may be possible for out‑of‑zone families if spaces exist. The school follows the Department for Education School and Preschool Enrolment Policy in all enrolment matters. 2. To begin enrolment, families complete Registration of Interest for Reception or Years 1–6. Registration of Interest – Reception and Registration of Interest – Year 1 to 6 are available on the Enrolment page. Registrations for Reception for Term 1 and Term 3 intakes are open until the end of Term 2, the year prior to commencing; after this date, Reception enrolment will be reviewed, and families will be notified of the enrolment outcome. Applications for Years 1–6 are assessed at the time of submission, and enrolment forms are issued only after placement has been confirmed by the Principal. 3. Adequate proof of residency in the school zone is required with the Registration of Interest, including the child's proof of identification (Birth Certificate or Passport), a recent gas/electricity bill, visa documentation (if applicable), and proof of address in the school zone. Rental documents (current rental agreement and bond receipt) or ownership documents (contract of sale or council rates notice) should be provided; these documents, with the completed Registration of Interest form, constitute the Enrolment application and families will be contacted once an appropriate vacancy becomes available. 4. All enrolment decisions are made under the Enrolment Policy; enrolment forms are issued only after placement is confirmed by the Principal, and families are notified of the outcome as vacancies arise. 5. Tours are held each term and are conducted by the Principal and Student Ambassadors; to book a tour, complete the online form and the school will respond promptly. Tours cover the enrolment process, curriculum information, and student learning, and note that all students enrolled at Rose Park participate in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. 6. International Education has limited places for international students; the school provides access to the IB Primary Years Programme curriculum; for more information on international education services, contact the Department for Education's International Education Services.
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