Port Broughton
Port Broughton Area School
A northern Yorke Peninsula school connecting secondary learners with shared subjects, industry pathways and a wider regional peer network.
Visit school websiteContact pathwaySeven Schools. One Alliance. One Shared Commitment.
Together We Are Stronger
YPSA connects students with broader subject choice, hands-on training, industry experience and a peninsula-wide community, while keeping every learner supported by their home school.
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Alliance Schools
One connected regional network.
2020
Established
Built on shared rural strength.
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2026 Industry Programs
Certificate II and III pathways.
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Combined Camps
A connected Year 10 to Year 12 journey.
SACE
Local Delivery
Shared subjects with home-school support.
Opportunity
A Stronger Regional Offer for Every Student
Established in 2020, YPSA pools teaching expertise, facilities and partnerships so geography never limits a young person's ambition.
Local Delivery
Students remain supported by their home school while accessing selected alliance subjects.
VET and Flexible Industry Programs
Practical learning helps students build recognised skills and clearer transitions beyond school.
Combined Camps
Shared camps strengthen belonging, confidence and relationships across the peninsula.
Career Pathways
Work experience, local industry and future planning help students see what is possible.
Our Alliance Story
See What YPSA Makes Possible
Watch the YPSA promotional video to see how seven schools work together to broaden opportunity, strengthen pathways and keep students connected to their local communities.
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Learning That Reaches Beyond One Site
From live online lessons and practical masterclasses to qualifications and city work experience, each program is built for regional learners.
Subject access
Local Delivery
Students stay enrolled at their home school while accessing selected senior subjects delivered across the alliance.
Learn moreSkills and credentials
VET & Flexible Industry Programs
Hands-on training contributes to SACE, builds nationally recognised skills and connects students with real workplaces.
Learn moreShared experiences
Combined Camps
Alliance camps bring students together for exploration, connection, leadership and transition experiences.
Learn moreFuture planning
Career Pathways
Personalised work experience, campus visits and industry conversations help students turn interests into informed next steps.
Learn moreHow YPSA Works
Start With the Pathway, Then Find the Right Way to Learn
Every subject conversation begins at the home school. From there, YPSA works through a clear six-step process to find an option that supports the student's goals and learning needs.
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Pathway Planning and Subject Counselling
Students backwards-map from post-school goals, beginning with the Stage 2 and Stage 1 subjects that support their pathway.
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Home School Offerings
The first option is learning available on site, where student numbers, expertise and local support are considered.
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YPSA Collaboration
If a subject cannot run at the home school, the seven schools explore how shared expertise and student numbers can make it possible.
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Rural Alliance Collaboration
YPSA can explore opportunities with other rural alliances across South Australia to broaden access beyond the peninsula.
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Open Access College
Open Access College options are considered when a subject is not available through the home school or YPSA.
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Alternative Subject Offerings
When another delivery option is unavailable or unsuitable, aligned alternatives at the home school or across YPSA are considered.
Student Voice
Built Around Connection, Confidence and Choice
Students describe the alliance in their own words: new confidence, practical skills, familiar faces and a clearer view of what comes next.
“Local Delivery allowed me to study Psychology and learn how to work online with other schools. Now when we meet at events, there are always familiar faces.”
Local Delivery student
Psychology
“The highlight of my Flexible Industry Program has been earning my certificate and building strong hands-on skills. I have now been accepted into a School Based Apprenticeship.”
Flexible Industry Program student
VET pathway
“I loved bonding with students from other schools. Experiencing the city and joining in activities helped me feel more confident.”
Combined camp student
YPSA camp participant
Seven Schools
A Peninsula-Wide Alliance
From Port Broughton to Yorketown, each school brings its own strengths to a shared regional commitment.
Kadina
Kadina Memorial School
A large R-12 school at the heart of the Copper Coast, contributing specialist teaching, pathway leadership and strong community connections.
Visit school websiteContact pathwayMoonta
Moonta Area School
A community-focused R-12 school helping students connect learning with practical skills, local industry and ambitious future destinations.
Visit school websiteContact pathwayMaitland and Point Pearce
Central Yorke School
A multi-campus school bringing culture, agriculture, specialist facilities and strong community relationships to the alliance.
Visit school websiteContact pathwayArdrossan
Ardrossan Area School
An R-12 school with deep links to agriculture, resources and its coastal community, creating practical routes into training and employment.
Visit school websiteContact pathwayMinlaton
Minlaton District School
A central peninsula school focused on student agency, strong relationships and equitable access to senior secondary pathways.
Visit school websiteContact pathwayYorketown
Yorketown Area School
A southern Yorke Peninsula R-12 school supporting broad curriculum access, agricultural learning and shared pathway experiences.
Visit school websiteContact pathwayYour Guide
Explore the Complete YPSA Information Handbook
Find the full Local Delivery model, Flexible Industry Programs, shared agreements, camp journey and contact information in one place.
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YPSA Information Handbook
The complete guide to Local Delivery, VET, Flexible Industry Programs and combined camps.
Download PDF handbookStart With Your Home School
Your home school knows the student, their pathway and the available support. It is the first contact for Local Delivery, Pathways and VET, Combined Camps and other YPSA opportunities.