Suburb breakdown of top performing schools
Some of the state’s top-performing schools are found in the suburbs — and cost a fraction of the price of independent schools. See where your school ranks.
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The top performing NAPLAN schools delivering best bang for buck
Low-fee private schools and suburban state schools are offering a top-quality schooling for a fraction of the price of prestigious private schools, new NAPLAN data shows. See where your school ranks.
NAPLAN 2024: Which private schools performed best
The literacy and numeracy test scores are now out for every South Australian school in 2024. See which private schools made the top 20.
The Sydney public school outperforming private, selective rivals
A mainstream primary school that leapt into the top rankings ahead of academically selective schools and elite private institutions is among NSW’s most improved in this year’s NAPLAN.
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Legendary retiring principal’s plea: Stop blaming our schools
She’s been in schools since the age of four – first as a student, then teacher, then principal. As she sails off into the sunset, this is what renowned Tasmanian educator Jane Bovill wants you to know about the system.
Growth and decline: Fastest growing Tassie schools revealed
Tasmania’s fastest growing schools – and the ones going backwards – have been revealed. See the full lists and find out where your child’s school sits.
Teachers up in arms over Catholic Ed Tas’ plan to extend school year
Catholic school teachers across Tasmania are unnerved by their employer’s proposal to extend the school year and give itself the right to forcibly relocate teachers, the Independent Education Union says.
What not to do to ace QCE biology exam
A near-perfect ATAR graduate and a Brisbane science teacher have outlined where students are most likely to slip up on the upcoming QCE biology exam.
Math teacher’s insider tips for QCAA exam
A Brisbane teacher has outlined the mistakes to avoid and the order that students should tackle the QCAA specialist maths exam.
School’s out: Now what?
Stuck for ideas on how to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? We’ve put together a bumper list of fun things to do around the state. See the list.
‘Children hiding under desks’: School locked down after outburst
A Tasmanian school was plunged into lockdown with students left cowering under their desks after a student’s outburst. Here’s what happened.
Bright minds: Next gen get keen on robotics jobs of future
The hi-tech world of robotics is breaking new ground in Tasmania. See how a career in STEM has already inspired our young Tasmanians.
‘Shaking in shock’: Student’s leg slashed after knife brought to school
“He’d seen the wound and it really scared him”: There is disquiet at a Tasmanian primary school community after a student was “accidentally” slashed with a knife. His parents have spoken out.
Book Week: How Julian’s real life scar led to Harry Potter love affair
Schools across Tasmania and Australia will become imaginariums of limitless possibility, as the beloved annual Children’s Book Week rolls into town. For this cute seven-year-old from Hobart, his costume was an easy pick for a very special reason.
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