In 2000 the Eastern Fleurieu School community decided to become a locally managed school in the context of the Department for Education Training and Employment’s (DETE) Partnership 21 project. This project aims to extend the partnerships between the Department, schools and their community through clearly defined roles and accountabilities and shared decision-making. A strong community partnership will fulfil the shared responsibility for the delivery of high quality learning for each student.

The Principal and Governing Council share governance of the school.