About our school
Located in Adelaide, our primary school is a medium-sized school with excellent facilities and a strong parent and community focus.
Burton Primary School is located in the northern suburbs of Adelaide on Kaurna land. Our school was first opened in 1990, and now educates approximately 450 students from Reception to Year 6. In 2024, Burton Primary School opened its first Special Options class. This class facilitates the learning for students with disabilities in Reception to Year 2.
We pride ourselves on implementing evidence-based teaching practices that form the foundation of our inclusive and engaging curriculum. We are committed to providing every student with the best opportunity to fulfil their potential, ensuring that learning is both accessible and challenging. Additionally, we place a strong emphasis on wellbeing, recognising its crucial role in supporting academic and personal growth. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to create a nurturing atmosphere where students feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
Our vision
Our vision is to develop lifelong learners who can positively contribute to their rapidly-changing world. Our aim is for students to attain high levels of literacy and numeracy along with information communication and technology skills.
Our values
- Respect – everyone having the right to learn and be safe by showing care and kindness to ourselves, others and our world.
- Teamwork – when individuals support each other to work together effectively and achieve a common goal.
- Inclusion – valuing and celebrating differences, whilst ensuring we cater for individual needs so everyone can learn, play, and grow together.
- Responsibility
- Excellence