Non-Government Schools

Parent Association Bodies - Non-Government Schools

This list provides links to state and territory bodies, representing parent associations for non-government schools. Many have parent sections on their websites with further resources and links.

These associations are represented on a national level by the Australian Parents Council (APC). The APC is the peak national organisation representing the interests of the parents, families and school communities of 1.1 million children attending non-government schools throughout Australia. ...read more »

Associations of Independent Schools

The peak representative bodies for independent schools in each state and nationally. ...read more »

Catholic Education Commission Websites

The representative body for Catholic schools in each state. Some state commissions look after several regional offices. Click on the relevant link below for information on your state. ...read more »

Snapshot of Catholic Education in Victoria

From the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria Catholic schools are an important part of the Catholic Church’s mission; they seek to be the schools of first choice for Catholic parents. Dignity and respect for each student form the basis of teaching and learning in Catholic schools, with the values of the Gospel integral to the faith development activities and religious education programs.

$38.9 Million for Catholic Schools

October 2008 The Chairman of the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria Limited, Bishop Tim Costelloe, has welcomed the injection by the State Labor Government of $38.9 million in capital grants to rebuild and upgrade needy Catholic schools, vastly improving learning opportunities for Victoria’s 186,000 Catholic school students. ...read more »

How to Choose a Primary School

The Victorian Parents Council (A Voice for Non-Government School Parents) How as parents do we decide on the right school for our child, particularly if you are considering the tremendous diversity of choice available within the non-government school sector? It’s not simply a question of locating the closest school to home – there is a whole barrage of issues to be considered. ...read more »

Choosing A School For Your Child

The Victorian Parents Council (A Voice for Non-Government School Parents) You are choosing a school for YOUR child. You as the parent are in the best position to judge the suitability of a school. ...read more »

Independent Schooling in Australia 2009 Snapshot

In 2008, there were 1024 independent schools in Australia, according to the ABS. Together with independent Catholic schools, there were a total of 1099 schools in the independent sector, with nearly 14% of total student enrolments. ...read more »

Independent Schools: Choosing the Right School for Your Child

By Michelle Green, Chief Executive of the Association of Independent Schools of Victoria Independent schooling in Victoria goes back more than 150 years. Today’s independent schools, young and old, are dedicated to excellence in education and they are enabling young Australians to meet the challenges and opportunities of the twenty-first century. ...read more »

Catholic School Locators

These direct links provide lists and /or searches of Catholic schools within each state/territory. Contact and basic information is provided, and further information about an individual school can be obtained by contacting the school directly. ...read more »