Loreto College has announced Kylie McCullah as new principal for 2024

Two Adelaide private schools have announced new principals ahead of the start of Term 1.

Students at one of Adelaide’s top private girls schools will start Term 1 with a new principal after the college announced fresh leadership on Monday.

Loreto College in Marryatville has appointed Kylie McCullah as new principal to start in the 2024 school year.

“It is with great pleasure and excitement that we extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to Ms Kylie McCullah, our esteemed new principal,” the school posted on Facebook.

“Ms McCullah brings a dynamic leadership style that promises to usher a new era of growth and excellence to our College.”

In December, Ms McCullah left her post as head of academics at the elite St Catherine’s School in Sydney, which charges parents $42,000 for Year 12 tuition.

Loreto College new principal Kylie McCullah. Picture: Supplied

“Kylie is committed to the trajectory of creating and providing world-class opportunities and experiences that will give Loreto students the edge,” Loreto wrote.

“Kylie’s wish and commitment to each of our Loreto learners is to continue to provide them with future-focused, world-class opportunities.”

Ms McCullah will replace outgoing principal Dr Nicole Archard, who began at Loreto in 2016.

Southern Vales Christian College, with campuses at Aldinga and Morphett Vale, also announced a new principal for 2024.

Former head of Kings Baptist Grammar middle school Adam Dunt is set to take up the role, the school announced in a Facebook post.

“Mr Dunt brings a wealth of experience and passion for education to our community,” the school wrote.

Southern Vales Christian College new principal Adam Dunt.

“His commitment to excellence and student-centred approach aligns perfectly with our values.

“We’re excited for him to contribute to the academic and personal growth of our students.”

Mr Dunt is set to replace outgoing principal Jenny Nelson.

The new appointments have come after John Tiver, who was meant to lead Immanuel College in 2024, quit before the start of the school year.

John Tiver was due to begin a five-year term as principal of the independent school when students return to campus at the end of January.

However, Immanuel College chair Kym Wallent wrote to parents revealing that he had accepted Mr Tiver’s “resignation and intent not to commence as principal”.

Mr Tiver resigned from his previous post at Marryatville High School in October 2023 and was recruited to replace Immanuel’s longstanding principal Kevin Richardson, who retired at the end of last year.

Originally published as Loreto College has announced Kylie McCullah as new principal for 2024