Rich Schools, Poor Schools

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.