Spinifex State College - Junior Campus Special Education Program

Spinifex State College – Mount Isa is a three campus educational facility. Our Junior Campus caters to years 7-9, Senior Campus years 10-12 and the Residential Campus houses all boarding students.

Spinifex State College is committed to being recognised as a high performing school. Our college values each individual learner and supports: hard work, dedication, innovation, creativity and the pursuit of success through individual pathways and personalised learning.

Our school is proud of the quality curriculum programs that we offer and the excellent results we achieve. Each year our students who aspire to tertiary education achieve excellent results due to the support and readiness programs run by the school. Students who aspire to transition into work or vet training benefit by our close links with TAFE and industry.

Our strong links with Mount Isa MINES and other businesses have led to many authentic learning opportunities to prepare students for their chosen post-school pathways. This includes school based apprenticeships, work experience and guest speakers. Spinifex students are encouraged to work hard and achieve their best – our school is proud of the achievements of our students.

Spinifex embraces the many cultures represented in our school – including approximately 30% indigenous students. Our students are encouraged to learn from and respect all cultures.

Our core values are: respect, excellence, co-operation, accountability and productive relationships. Our school expectations are: as learners at Spinifex State College: we are safe; we are respectful and we are responsible. Our students are recognised and rewarded for modelling these expectations.