Public schools: doing more with less
Research published by Save Our Schools in 2025 shows clearly that Australian public schools bear a very large burden of disadvantage but are under-resourced for
This page covers the ‘big-picture’ systemic issues in the education system, including school funding. For more detailed coverage of the school funding issues, see our School Funding page.
Research published by Save Our Schools in 2025 shows clearly that Australian public schools bear a very large burden of disadvantage but are under-resourced for
Choosing a school for your children can be a big decision, and you will have many factors to consider. This article will guide you through
Parents Victoria made a submission to the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into the state education system in Victoria in June 2024
The 1981 High Court case brought by the group Defence of Government Schools (DOGS) tested the validity of State Aid to religious schools against Section
This article from the Guardian, by freelance journalist and parent Dellaram Vreeland, goes into detail about the choice she and her husband made to to
This article by Adam Voigt (former school principal and CEO of Real Schools) looks at the public/private divide in Australian schools. Adam is critical of
What is the National School Reform Agreement? The National School Reform Agreement (NSRA) is a joint agreement between the Commonwealth, States and Territories to lift
Public schools will be under-funded by over $6 billion a year between 2023 and 2028, totalling nearly $39 billion over six years, whilst private schools
This article by economist Ross Gittins explores the funding disparity between public and private schools – and the reasons behind it. The article goes into
The Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) is an independent statutory authority whose primary function is to regulate members of the teaching profession to ensure quality
Research published by Save Our Schools in 2025 shows clearly that Australian public schools bear a very large burden of disadvantage but are under-resourced for the challenge. This is because public schools receive less income
Choosing a school for your children can be a big decision, and you will have many factors to consider. This article will guide you through
Parents Victoria made a submission to the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into the state education system in Victoria in June 2024
The 1981 High Court case brought by the group Defence of Government Schools (DOGS) tested the validity of State Aid to religious schools against Section 116 of the Australian Constitution. The DOGS argued that state
This article from the Guardian, by freelance journalist and parent Dellaram Vreeland, goes into detail about the choice she and her husband made to to send their children to a public school. The story discusses
This article by Adam Voigt (former school principal and CEO of Real Schools) looks at the public/private divide in Australian schools. Adam is critical of the way parents are encouraged to think of education in
What is the National School Reform Agreement? The National School Reform Agreement (NSRA) is a joint agreement between the Commonwealth, States and Territories to lift student outcomes across Australian schools. The NSRA extends over several
Public schools will be under-funded by over $6 billion a year between 2023 and 2028, totalling nearly $39 billion over six years, whilst private schools will remain overfunded by nearly $3 billion. That’s according to
This article by economist Ross Gittins explores the funding disparity between public and private schools – and the reasons behind it. The article goes into the history of our education system, through decisions made by
The Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) is an independent statutory authority whose primary function is to regulate members of the teaching profession to ensure quality teaching, and provide for the safety and wellbeing of children.
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