Kotara School

Kotara School educates students in years 3 to 6 who have emotional disturbance and behavioural disorders. The school aims to create behavioural change to enable students to return to mainstream environments. Many students come to Kotara School with long histories of serious externalising and internalising behaviours, often leading to requests for special placement support. Due to disruptions in their schooling, students typically have low literacy and numeracy levels. Additional factors such as autism and varying degrees of intellectual disabilities contribute to their behaviour.

Kotara School receives Priority Funding due to its low socio-economic demography and has a transient enrolment of 21 students, who are typically placed for up to six months by a regional panel consisting of psychologists, principals, and consultants. The school is committed to fostering successful partnerships with the home schools of its students, attributed to the dedication of its staff and the quality of the educational programs offered. The teaching and support staff at Kotara School are highly trained professionals committed to continuous professional learning, ensuring they provide the best support possible for their students' diverse needs.

Overall, Kotara School strives to create a safe and inclusive environment for its students, successfully helping them to learn and grow despite their challenges, with the ultimate goal of reintegrating them into mainstream educational settings.

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today! The Kotara School difference A strong start Our school welcomes all students from all backgrounds. We help every child feel safe, included and ready to learn from their very first day. Growth in the classroom and beyond We offer our students a wide range of subjects and opportunities. This empowers them to learn, develop skills, and discover their passions. Support for every family Our teachers and learning and wellbeing support teams work with our families. We co-design plans that help students learn in the way that works best for them.