Unaipon began his education at the age of seven at the Point McLeay Mission School and soon became known for his intelligence , with the former secretary of the Aborigines ' Friends ' Association stating in 1887 : `` I only wish the majority of white boys were as bright , intelligent , well-instructed and well-mannered , as the little fellow I am now taking charge of . ''
He began his education at the age of seven at the Point McLeay Mission School and quickly became known for his intelligence .