‘Flexibility means better outcomes’: Independent Public School principal
Warren Smith, acting principal at Ocean Reef Senior High School explains why IPS schools have more control over meeting the needs of students.
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Open schools to for-profit sector, says senator
There is no reason why the profit motive can’t deliver good outcomes for students, parents and taxpayers, says Liberal Democrats senator, David Leyonhjelm.
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How much of a difference are independent public schools really making?
A new report suggests independent public schools are making no real difference in improving student learning outcomes.
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New data spurs calls to save our schools
Funding for private schools has grown at double the rate of government schools, official data from ACARA shows.
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'Pinocchio Pyne' accused of exaggerating school funding increase
Christopher Pyne’s claims of a 40% school funding increase over the last decade have been grossly exaggerated, says a public education advocate group.
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No love for Abbott’s ‘pet project’
SOS national convener, Trevor Cobbold, says a new school model proposed by Tony Abbott is not just unproven but threatens public education.
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Surge in private school enrolments as parents ditch public schools
A new report has shown a surge in private school enrolments, suggesting parents aren’t fazed by exorbitant fees and students achieving the same academic results as those in public schools.
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No govt favouritism of private schools, says principal
Principal hits back at recent SOS data claiming "a balanced debate" is needed over private school funding.
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Govt private school funding hike ignores struggling public sector
What’s wrong with this picture? New figures have shown that since 2009, the Government’s funding increases for private schools has trounced the funding given to public schools.
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Have two kids? Here’s how to save $1m
Call it a “get-rich-slow scheme”. By opting not to enrol their kids in a private school, parents could save themselves more than $1m, figures from the Australian Scholarships Group (ASG) have found.