Schooling Options

Choosing a School: Dilemmas with Data

by Fay Prideaux National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) results for 2010 have recently been made available to parents. The My School website will publish results so that parents who are shopping for schools for 2011 can have complete ‘transparency’ when making their choice.

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Government School Locators

These government school locators help you to find schools in your area, and provide basic information about each school and contact details. Some sites provide easy access to a wealth of information including school curriculum and programs, special features and virtual tours of schools that match your interest. ...read more »

Parent Association Bodies - Government Schools

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

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. ...read more »

Associations of Independent Schools

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

Values in Education

This ACSSO (Australian Council of State School Organisations) site asserts that values are alive and well in the public school system. Parents and schools are invited to share their good news stories. ...read more »

State and Territory Government Education Authorities

This list provides links to the state and territory government authorities, responsible for government schools. ...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.