The objective of the Small Schools Association is to champion, support and advocate for small schools across South Australian communities. We work to strengthen the educational excellence of small schools by celebrating the unique perspectives of those who lead, teach and learn within them, and by actively representing their distinctive strengths and opportunities.
SSASA advocates at a system level to ensure small schools are recognised, valued and
resourced appropriately.
For the purpose of the Association, a small school is defined as one with fewer than 150 students, typically operating with minimal to no leadership density. These schools benefit from agile leadership, close-knit learning environments and flexible, context-specific approaches to leadership and education, allowing for personalised support and innovative practices tailored to their communities.









