Where All Our Students
Learn, Grow and Shine
Experience our inclusive, vibrant school community as we lead the way in providing exceptional education for students with disabilities.
Welcome to Suneden Specialist School
Suneden is located in Mitchell Park, South Australia, and is a low fee paying, non denominational school for students with intellectual disabilities.
We are an R-12 school catering for students from 5-19 years of age.
Suneden provides a safe, caring and supportive learning environment where students with disabilities can Learn, Grow and Shine.
Our team of dedicated staff, work in partnership with families to provide the best possible educational experiences to support all students to reach their full potential and prepare them for life after school.
We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of education for students with disabilities and warmly invite you to visit our school and see firsthand our warm and vibrant school and community.
Helen Motta and Heidi Payne

Your Child’s Education
Learning at Suneden is underpinned by
our school motto of Learn, Grow, Shine.
2025 Term Dates
Public Holidays & Student Free Days:
Tuesday 28th January
Student Free day
Monday 10th March
(Adelaide Cup Day)
Public Holiday
Friday 11th April
Student Free Day
Public Holidays & Student Free Days:
Monday 28th April
Student Free Day
Monday 9th June
(King’s Birthday)
Public Holiday
Friday 4th July
Student Free Day
Public Holidays & Student Free Days:
Monday 21st July
Student Free Day
Friday 26th September
Student Free Day
Public Holidays & Student Free Days:
Monday 13th October
Student Free Day
Friday 12th December
Student Free Day

Suneden TV
Suneden Specialist School is enormously proud to have
launched its own in-house TV show called Suneden TV.
Based on the pioneering work of the creators of MeTv
and The School Show in Victoria, it is a show made for
and by our students. Episodes features regular and special segments showcasing our students’ abilities and wherever possible incorporating our Suneden 5 values.
Suneden TV
Suneden Specialist School is enormously proud to have launched its own in-house TV show called Suneden TV. Based on the pioneering work of the creators of MeTv and The School Show in Victoria, it is a show made for and by our students. A new episode is created each week and features regular and special segments showcasing our students’ abilities and wherever possible incorporating our Suneden 5 values.