Find data, research and reports on Australia's school system.
How school data is used
While the Australian Government holds some education data, the majority of detailed education data is owned by states and territories. This data is used to inform policy advice on a range of issues such as how to best support students with disability.
School data is collected by Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) to:
- Report on investments in school education Improve schooling outcomes
- Support young Australians to reach their full potential
- Form a national education evidence base Deliver effective, evidence-based policy and programs.
ACARA's work is used to:
- Measure the performance of schooling in Australia
- Guide the publication of school data
National data collections
National data collections are used by websites and programs you might already be familiar with, including the:
- My School website which provides parents and the community with nationally consistent data about Australian schools
- National Assessment Program which helps to see if young Australians are meeting educational outcomes
- Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) Portal provides information with ways to best support students with disability
The data is also used in reports such as the:
- Report on Government Services which includes a section on government-funded school education
- National Report on Schooling in Australia that reports on:
- the 11 areas of commitment to action specified in the Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Education Declaration
- nationally agreed key performance measures (KPMs) for schooling
- statistics on school and staff numbers, student enrolments and school funding
Using school research
School research helps plan a better future for students across Australia. Research is used to review and inform policy.
- School research reports
- Educational studies
- Surveys
Reviewing initial teacher education
The Quality Initial Teacher Education Review is about
- Attracting high quality candidates into teaching
- Preparing students to be effective teachers