Our History

St John Bosco school opened in 1954 and continues to serve the local and broader Brooklyn Park community as a Reception to Year 6 Catholic School.

Our school was administered by the Salesian Sisters from 1954 until the end of 1996. Drawing on the inspiration from Saint John Bosco and Saint Maria Mazzarello, our school's original name was Mary Help of Christians and was formally blessed and opened by Archbishop Beovich. The school was later renamed St John Bosco School.

Today, a Lay Principal leads a professional and dedicated staff, supported by Catholic Education South Australia (CESA). Our school community continues to be immersed in the spirit of the Salesians - friendship with Jesus and one another, service, joy, optimism, respect, understanding and recognising the presence of God in our lives.

Our motto, “Serve the Lord with Joy” (Psalm 100:2), reminds us of our role as Christian people and how we aim to serve others.