Adelaide Botanic High School

In reply to Dr CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (15 November 2018).

The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta—Minister for Education): I have been advised of the following:

The practical completion of the construction for the school was achieved on 13 November 2018. Over the next few weeks defect rectification and landscaping will occur, at the same time as installation of equipment, ICT and furniture.

In relation to staffing, the school has appointed 20 leadership and teaching staff. A further two teaching and three ancillary and support positions were recently advertised and applications are currently being considered.

It is expected a number of other ancillary and support roles and contract teaching positions will be advertised and filled prior to the 2019 school year.

In the meantime, the school continues to receive support from the Department for Education to ensure the school's successful opening in 2019.