Warriappendi Secondary School

In the 1960s and 1970s, teachers and parents found that mainstream South Australian schools were not suitable for all children, especially a large group of Aboriginal children who lived in the south-eastern corner of Adelaide city centre. Leila Rankine (1992–1993) and her sister Veronica Brodie (1941–2007) are regarded as the founders of the school as it was by their efforts that it was established. They also contributed to its ongoing development through subsequent moves. Edwardstown Industrial School (1898–1949); Glandore Industrial School (1949–1958); Glandore Children's Home (1958–1966); renamed Glandore Boys' Home in 1966, eventually being closed on 4 February 1973. Staff and programs were developed on this site. ==Description and governance==

Warriappendi Secondary School is a high school for Aboriginal students, located at 7 Ann Nelson Drive, Thebarton. around 80 students are enrolled at the school. The school accommodates up to 150 students, and includes spaces for yarning, cultural learning, drama and music, as well as STEM laboratories, a library, a commercial kitchen, visual and digital arts spaces, and a gymnasium. ==Building==

The new building, which opened on 3 November 2025, was designed by JPE Design Studio and built by BADGE Constructions, in consultation with the school community and with employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers in mind. ==Programs==

At Warriappendi, a program was developed using sport to help students learn about their cultures and histories. This has been taken up by other schools, and the South Australian Aboriginal Sports Training Academy (SAASTA) was established in 2005. Warriappendi is a member of the academy. ==See also==