The town was established as a Presbyterian mission in 1938, with the name Ernabella.

In 1922, Garside left on a Presbyterian mission to China.

The Presbyterian mission to Utah focused on both religious and educational efforts.

At that time, it was a Presbyterian mission for Aboriginal people.

Throughout its history, the school operated as a Presbyterian mission.

It was established as a Presbyterian mission in 1938.

Flett was an interpreter to the first Presbyterian mission to the northwest between 1866 and 1867.

Louis picked up his mother's commitment to the Presbyterian mission and the anti-slavery cause.

The church was under Presbyterian mission for some years and pastors were supplied in this way.

After independence in 1960, followed by closure of the Presbyterian mission, the school became a standard state secondary school.