South Australia is committed to improving the educational outcomes for South Australia's young people and the building of strong communities. The Smarter Schools National Partnerships provide a unique opportunity to enhance the connections between schools and the broader community, improve the skills of teachers and leaders and provide learning opportunities for students which are responsive, tailored and flexible.

The three South Australian schooling sectors, the Independent sector as represented by the Association of Independent Schools of SA, the Catholic sector as represented by Catholic Education South Australia, and the Government sector as represented by the department, are committed to working collaboratively towards the achievement of the specific outcomes of the three Smarter Schools National Partnerships.