
Choosing a school for your kid? Here’s how other Australian parents do it
School choice is a defining feature of Australian education. One reason is because more families make choices between public and private schools than in other OECD countries.
Inequality between advantaged and disadvantaged students is one of the greatest enduring challenges in Australian school education. Allocating funding according to the needs of students and schools is a critical part of addressing inequality, but needs-based funding must be part of a more comprehensive effort that encompasses diverse learning needs.
The Mitchell Institute looks at how our school system is both supporting and failing young learners; the extent to which our system is perpetuating disadvantage; and what can be done to address these persistent challenges.