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Lauren NovakEducation and social policy editor

Lauren Novak is the education and social policy editor for The Advertiser and Sunday Mail. She has specialised in coverage of domestic violence and child protection for more than 10 years and has won national and state awards. Lauren is an Our Watch Walkley Foundation Fellow and a former board director at domestic violence recovery charity Zahra Foundation Australia.

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14th of January 2025 - Kate and Kym Alldritt's children Austin, 13 and Jorja, 16, both attend Cardijn College, a Catholic School. Study reveals Adelaide is the most affordable place for a Catholic Education. Happy pics with parents and kids in school uniform. . Naomi Jellicoe

Parents face soaring public education costs … except at these schools

The cost of putting a child through a public school is skyrocketing – but one group of parents is set for some relief. See the latest forecasts.

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ATAR cut-offs listed: Could you get into SA’s toughest uni course?

It will take a near perfect score to get into the course with SA’s toughest entry requirements. Would you make the grade? Search the full list of ATAR cut-off scores.

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SA uni offers listed: What are your mates studying this year?

More than 13,000 university hopefuls have found out if all of their hard work has paid off. Search the full list of offers here.

Education

From a $20m sports centre in Athelstone to a $15m gym and performing arts centre in Salisbury Downs, there is a suite of upgrades on the cards at SA schools in 2025. See the list.

Listed: $192m in school upgrades opening in 2025

From a $20m sports centre in Athelstone to a $15m gym and performing arts centre in Salisbury Downs, there is a suite of upgrades set for SA schools in 2025. See the list.

SA News

Cropped shot of Asian pregnant woman having a consultation with doctor during routine check up at clinic. Doctor is performing an examination and touching the belly. Check-ups, tests and scans to ensure a healthy pregnancy for both mother and unborn baby

Calls for ‘transparency’ as spate of teen pregnancies under SA govt watch

A worrying number of girls living under the care of the state government have fallen pregnant in just six months.

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January 7, 2025: Keen rower Imogen McCullough applied herself for a scholarship to Walford for year 10 and won a place this year. Picture: Tim Joy

How to get your child into SA’s elite schools without paying top dollar

Want an elite Adelaide education without the price tag? Time is running out to apply for sought-after scholarships, see the last-minute application guide.

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Search our interactive for the full list of 2024 merit winners/

Search the list: Every 2024 SACE merit winner revealed

From running a business to competing in global sporting competitions, SA’s top year 12 graduates were busy in and out of the classroom. Read the stories behind our merit winners’ success.

Education

Walford (left) and Seymour (right) have put up their fees.

Elite girls’ school fees soar past $32,000

Two top private girls’ schools have now joined the exclusive over 30s club – hiking their year 12 fees above $32,000.

SA News

NEWS ADV12 students Lachie Martin 18, Jakob Bogert 17 and Imogen Smith 18 together at the top of Montefiore Hill, looking back over the city. Image/Russell Millard Photography

Revealed: Year 12 SACE results, ATAR scores are out

The nervous wait is over for year 12 students across South Australia as they receive their ATAR scores. Follow here for the latest news and reactions.

Education

Scotch College, Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Picture: Matt Loxton

Elite Adelaide private schools join $32,000-plus fee club

Four Adelaide private schools will charge more than $31,000 for Year 12 tuition next year. See the list.

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