About our school

Welcome to Mawson Lakes School, where excitement and opportunity await! Our community is driven by the inspiring vision of “Empowering compassionate, diverse learners to positively impact our world.” At the heart of our school are the values that guide us: We are Courageous, We are Curious, We are Kind.

We are thrilled to focus on developing Learner Agency, encouraging our students to explore with a lens of curiosity and embrace the joy of discovery. Our school is a celebration of multiculturalism, with approximately 35 languages spoken, enriching our community with diverse perspectives and experiences. During 2025, we celebrate our 25th anniversary celebration, with Mawson Lakes School originally established in 2000 with 25 students in a building on the UniSA campus. We now comprise of over 700 enthusiastic learners.

Our families are passionate about education, holding high expectations and actively supporting their children’s learning journeys. Together, we create a dynamic and inclusive environment where every student is empowered to thrive and make a positive impact.

Join us at Mawson Lakes School, where we learn together, making a difference.

Our vision

To empower compassionate, diverse learners, to positively impact our world.

Our values

We are Courageous, we are Curious, we are Kind

Courageous:

  • Trying new things
  • Learning from mistakes and keeping at it
  • Helping and standing up for others

Curious:

  • Having a go
  • Solving problems
  • Asking for help

Kind:

  • Taking care of yourself
  • Being a good friend, including everyone
  • Helping take care of our world

Our facilities

Further information can be found on our School Facilities page.

“Mawson Lakes is such a great school. It’s such a friendly, kind and caring community.”

Victoria Brown

Parent of Mawson Lakes School Student