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Enforcement of compulsory school attendance (2011-2022)
Under Section 22 of the Education Act 1990, parents have a legal duty to ensure their school-aged children attend school. Where absenteeism is persistent and an attendance... -
Schools: language diversity in NSW (1998-2022)
This bulletin summarises the diversity of students with a language background other than English (LBOTE) who are enrolled in New South Wales government schools. Data source:... -
Incident reports in NSW government schools (2012-2022)
Our schools are among the safest places in our community for children and young people. However, from time to time, incidents do affect schools just as they affect communities... -
Government school student attendance bulletin (2012-2019, 2021-2022)
This CESE bulletin presents analysis of students attendance data at New South Wales government schools in semester one. Results are presented for primary and secondary students.... -
NSW public school February census full-time equivalent (FTE) enrolments (2019...
This data shows February census enrolment figures. All enrolments are self-reported in full-time equivalent (FTE) units and include both full-time and part-time students. Data... -
Suspensions and expulsions in NSW government schools (2005-2022)
This dataset provides information on short suspensions, long suspensions and expulsions in NSW government schools. Data Notes: From 2021, the Department will publish both... -
Average government primary school class sizes by year (1997, 2004-2022)
The class size audit is conducted in all NSW government primary, infant and central (primary grades only) schools in March each year. Notes: Class size audits were not... -
Multi-age or composite classes in NSW government schools (2014-2022)
Multi-age classes are made up of students drawn from different year levels. They may be established because of the uneven pattern of enrolment in the school, because of the... -
Teacher conduct and performance (2008-2021)
This publication provides information on teacher dismissals for either proven allegations of misconduct or failing an improvement program in NSW government schools. Data Notes:... -
Schools and students: statistical bulletin (1997-2021)
This annual statistical publication presents tables and charts about New South Wales schools and students. Data is from the census of both government and non-government... -
Enrolment of LBOTE students in NSW government schools by SA4 groupings (2013-...
Data Notes: LBOTE and total (headcount) enrolment figures are collected in March of each year. Most other collections use enrolment data that are collected as part of the Mid... -
Schools: InBrief mid-year census (1997-2020)
This mid-year annual statistical publication presents a brief update of tables and charts about NSW schools and students before the release of the major school and students... -
Average government primary school class sizes by school size (2009-2021)
The class size audit is conducted in all NSW government primary, infant and central (primary grades only) schools in March each year. Notes: Students attending schools for... -
Student retention rates at NSW government schools by SA4 groupings (2014-2020)
The full-time apparent retention rate (ARR) measures the proportion of a cohort of full-time students that moves from one grade to the next, based on an expected rate of... -
Enrolments of LBOTE government preschool students by largest language groups ...
This dataset captures the diversity of students with a language background other than English (LBOTE) who are enrolled in NSW government preschools. Data Notes: LBOTE... -
Average sick leave for permanent NSW government school teachers (2007-2019)
Data Notes: Sick leave taken includes full pay, half pay (only available up to 18 February 2009 under the previous Determination), no pay and special concessional sick leave.... -
Schools with security fencing (1996-2016)
This dataset summarises the government schools that have partial or complete security fencing as of July 2016. Data Notes: An asterisk (*) denotes schools with partial... -
Glossary
A consolidated list of terms with accompanying definitions. If users have any queries about the glossary, or seek further clarification about data specifications please contact... -
NSW stats at a glance: summary of school education statistics (2012-2015)
A one page overview of New South Wales education statistics. Data source: Statistical publications. Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation.