Rich Schools, Poor Schools
Aug 27, 2026
Australia’s schooling system is among the most highly segregated in the OECD. Public schools educate the majority of disadvantaged students, while there is concentrated advantage in private schools.
This situation can be attributed, in large part, to our school funding arrangements. Recent research from the Australian Education Union shows “over half of Australia’s private schools now receive more combined government funding per student from both the federal and state governments, than similar public schools”.
Read the article in The Conversation, sparked by an essay by public school advocate, Jane Caro, explaining how we find ourselves in this situation.
Given all that, we applaud public school teachers for finding the funds to inspire students through arts experiences.
Image: Donnna-Leigh Perfect in The Resilient Rockstar Show in a government primary school.
The World of Will - 2027
Seymour Centre is offering another great season of events for students next year. We're slowly getting them live. Here is a favourite - an introduction to Shakespeare for primary students. The World of Will by Sport for Jove, for students in Yrs 3-6. Details
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Sydney - brilliant show for Yrs 7-12
The impressive team from from Treehouse Theatre have put together another amazing work this year.
In Young Refugee, experience the powerful narratives of child refugees, now teenagers, as they bravely share their real-life journeys of escaping war and persecution to start anew in Australia
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Primary students? Eastern states? Looking for Christmas Shows?
Here's our range of great Christmas themed shows for Primary students. Everyone always wants a date close to the end of the year, so get in quick to get one.
Looking for a show P -Yr 6? Try Aussie Christmas Show touring Qld, NSW, ACT and Vic.
Image: A Very Bookworm Christmas, K-Yr 2, touring Qld, NS
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