Alleged murderer Rylie Everson-Clare attended St Patrick’s Technical College in Year 11, concerns raised over his wellbeing

Concerns were raised over the alleged North Adelaide murderer’s wellbeing during his last year of school, it can be revealed.

Alleged murderer Rylie Everson-Clare was “transitioned” out of a northern suburbs private school and into the workforce after concerns were raised over his wellbeing.

St Patrick’s Technical College, a Catholic high school in Elizabeth, has confirmed Mr Everson-Clare was one of its Year 11 students in 2021.

Mr Everson-Clare, 20, of North Adelaide, has yet to plead to one count of murder, arising from the death of Aaron Stahlhut, 54, at Brougham Gardens on Sunday.

He has been remanded in custody under a Section 269X order, meaning his mental health and fitness to plead and stand trial will be assessed.

Rylie Everson-Clare. Picture: Facebook

The Advertiser understands that, during his time at the school, concerns were raised over Mr Everson-Clare’s wellbeing.

On Wednesday, St Patrick’s principal Danny Deptula said he could “confirm Rylie Everson-Clare commenced Year 11 at St Patrick’s Technical College in 2021”.

“He was supported by the College to transition into employment at the conclusion of Term 3 of that year,” he said.

“Pastoral care has been offered to staff and students as we ensure the best possible support for the College community.

As the matter is before the courts, we are not in a position to comment further.”

On Tuesday, another of Mr Everson-Clare’s former schools said it had taken him into its ranks to provide him with a sense of stability.

Aaron Stahlhut. Picture: SA Police

Westminster School principal Simon Shepherd wrote to parents and caregivers, offering support to students.

“Midway through 2018, we took this student into Year 8 to help provide him with a sense of stability as he undertook secondary education,” he wrote.

“He left us at the end of 2019 in Year 9 to apparently continue his education in the Barossa Valley.”

Prior to his arrest, Mr Everson-Clare was a public housing tenant living next door to North Adelaide Primary School.

Neighbours of the Housing Trust SA homes said the site was a source of constant trouble, frequent conflict and “grotty” mess, but residents were mostly friendly.

Mr Everson-Clare had also lived in public housing at Stephen Terrace, Walkerville, but neighbours said he had been “kicked out” in mid-2023.

He will next face court in August.