Compensatory Education: What the Term Means in Australia
What compensatory education means, how Australian disability education law differs from the US system, and what families can do when school support has been missed.
Schools
Search every school in Australia by suburb, then lay up to four side by side. The figures are ACARA's — the same data behind My School. We compare schools; we don't rank or rate them, because a single number can't tell you if a school is right for your child.
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School data loads one state at a time, so the page stays light. Then type a suburb and tick the schools you want to compare.
Schooling guides
Background reading before you compare — how each kind of schooling works in Australia.
Island Schools In Australia
Australia is an island continent surrounded by many indigenous island communities. Here are some facts on the schools in these areas.
Private Schools in Australia
In Australia many of our children attend private schools. They can be in the city or in the out back and there are many private schools all over the country catering for the boarders from the bush.
Public Schools In Australia
We have a fantastic public school system in Australia and education for all is available at little or no cost to parents.
School of the Air in Australia
How School of the Air and distance education support students in remote Australia through online lessons, learning materials and a home learning supervisor.
Therapeutic Schools and Alternative Education in Australia
How to assess therapeutic, alternative and residential education options in Australia, including school registration, clinical care, safeguarding and crisis support.
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