Port Pirie West Primary was established in 1877 and has the vision 'A quality learning environment where everyone belongs'. The R to 7 school is part of the Pirie West Education Campus, which includes a dental clinic, Ellendale Preschool and Port Pirie Childcare Centre. Our emphasis is on a positive and supportive learning environment with our values of integrity, respect, responsibility and trust reflected in all aspects of our learning. All subjects under the curriculum framework are taught with the exception of LOTE . Intervention and enrichment programs in literacy, mathematics and social skills development are in place and specialist teaching is provided in science and PE. There are new computers and internet access in all learning areas. There is also a strong involvement in SAPSASA sport and a good range of sporting clinics are available in the area. Choir and instrumental lessons, lunchtime maths and dance clubs and computing activities are some of the extra-curricular activities provided. Student leadership is encouraged through participation in the SRC. An active Governing Council ensures community participation in current and future planning.