What does the cryptic crossword clue "Island school, one on a detached part of Italy (6)" mean?

The definition is "detached part of Italy". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). I (abbreviation="Island") + SCH (abbreviation="school,") + I (abbreviation="one") + A (abbreviation="a") = ISCHIA; definition: "detached part of Italy" The answer is ISCHIA.

Island school, one on a detached part of Italy (6)

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