2024 SA & NT Awards

Celebrating Design Excellence in Learning Environments

The 2024 South Australian and Northern Territory Chapter Awards were announced on Thursday 24 October 2024 at the newly redevelopment St John’s Campus at Concordia College, Highgate in South Australia.

This year we received 17 remarkable submissions for the South Australian and Northern Territory Chapter Awards. The Jury panel was thoroughly impressed by the exceptional quality, creativity, and thoughtfulness of each project. The diversity and ingenuity shown in the entries truly stood out, reflecting a wide range of innovative approaches.

These awards aren't just about individual recognition – they celebrate the real impact on the educational spaces and the communities they serve. From students and teachers to broader school networks, the benefits of these well-designed environments extend far beyond the projects themselves, shaping enriched learning experiences and stronger educational communities.

We extend our sincere thanks to our dedicated Jury panel for their time and commitment in judging the Awards. Special appreciation goes to Carolyn Oades (Jury Chair), Peter Moeck, and Anthea Perkas for their invaluable contributions. We also acknowledge Etienny Trindade, who was initially part of the panel but had to withdraw in the early stages due to a conflict of interest.

Thank you to all entrants for participating in the 2024 South Australian and Northern Territory Chapter Awards and congratulations to all our winners and commendations.

We are excited to receive your submissions for the 2025 Learning Environments Australasia Design (LEAD) Awards.

Winners and Commendations

OVERALL WINNER

• 🏫 Nazareth Catholic College: Kidman Park Campus
• 📐 Russell & Yelland
• 📷 Sam Noonan

Category 1: An Innovative Education Initiative

• No winner awarded
• Commendation
  • 🏫 Scotch College Purruna Spencer Newton Centre
  • 📐 Hames Sharley
  • 📷 David Sievers

Category 2: New Campus with Educational Facilities

• Winner
  • 🏫 Nazareth Catholic College: Kidman Park Campus
  • 📐 Russell & Yelland
  • 📷 Sam Noonan
• No commendation awarded

Category 3: New Building/s or Facility/s - Large

• Winner
  • 🏫 Woodcroft College New Junior School
  • 📐 Swanbury Penglase
  • 📷 Brad Griffin
• Commendation
  • 🏫 Heathfield High School Redevelopment
  • 📐 Grieve Gillett Architects
  • 📷 David Sievers
• Commendation
  • 🏫  Seaton High School Learning Centre
  • 📐 JPE Design Studio
  • 📷 Sam Noonan

Category 4: New Building/s or Facility/s - Small

• Winner
  • 🏫 Cabra Dominican College: Angelico Centre
  • 📐 Russell & Yelland
  • 📷 Sam Noonan
• Commendation
  • 🏫 St Joseph's School Port Lincoln: Caritas Centre
  • 📐 Russell & Yelland
  • 📷 Robert Lang & Ann Clarke

Category 5: Modernisation - Large

• No winner awarded
• Commendation
  • 🏫 St Peter's College Big Quad Rejuvenation
  • 📐 Matthews Architects
  • 📷 Aaron Citti

Category 6: Modernisation - Small

• No winner awarded
• Commendation
  • 🏫 Concordia College Early Learning Centre
  • 📐 Brown Falconer
  • 📷 Brown Falconer

Category 7: Small Project Under AUD $2 Million

• No entries received 

Category 8: Landscaping/Outdoor Learning Area

• Winner
  • 🏫 Woodville High School: Frank Shirripa Good Technology + Horticulture Centre   
  • 📐 Design Inc
  • 📷 Design Inc