Minerva School
Learning for Life
Welcome
Minerva School is a School for Specific Purposes located in Sutherland, providing a dynamic educational environment that offers high-quality, individualised education for up to 56 students across 8 classes. We specialise in supporting students with intellectual disabilities, emotional disturbances, autism, and associated mental health needs.
Acknowledgment of Country
Principal's message
At Minerva School, we foster each child’s academic, social, and emotional development through individualised education and strong partnerships with families and the community. Our dedicated staff focus on emotional regulation, social literacy, and high expectations to empower students as active, responsible citizens prepared for post-school pathways and life beyond school.
Our vision is clear: every child is known not only by name but for who they are—their strengths, needs, and passions. The high level of care, nurture, and guidance at Minerva School cultivates a learning environment grounded in individualised needs and respectful relationships. We warmly invite you to join the Minerva School family and become part of a community that values growth, inclusivity, and success.
Sarah Ellingham
Principal of Minerva School
Our School Values
At Minerva School, our school-wide rules and expectations reflect the core values we strive to instil in our students. Developed collaboratively with staff, parents, carers, and students, our overarching principles are that we are safe, caring learners. Our Minerva School Rules outline the specific behaviours we aim to see from students. These rules align directly with our core expectations and are tailored to various school settings to ensure consistency and clarity:
Our School Spaces
Multi-Sensory Room
Specialised K-6 Playground
Sensory Garden
Community Vegetable Garden
In-Ground Trampolines
Fitness Centre
Top Oval
Quick links
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Facilities and Resources
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Parent portal
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