Public Schools in Australia

6,352 public schools across Australia, ranked by local votes. Pick a city to narrow it down.

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Albert Park College
Melbourne

Albert Park College

83 Danks St · Albert Park · VIC 3206

The new Albert Park College is located in one of Melbourne's most prestigious locations. Nestled in the heart of Albert Park, the school offers state of the art facilities designed and developed by…

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Kilvington Grammar School
Melbourne

Kilvington Grammar School

2 Leila Rd · Ormond · VIC 3204

Kilvington is a Coeducational K-12 school with a tradition of providing educational excellence to local and international students. By challenging students to achieve within a caring environment,…

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Nashville State School
Brisbane

Nashville State School

Cnr Douglas & Baskerville St · Brighton · QLD 4017

Nashville State School is a Co-Educational Primary School located in the northern Brisbane suburb of Brighton catering from Prep to Year 7. At Nashville State School we offer our students learning…

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Edworks
Melbourne

Edworks

By appointment only · Camberwell · VIC 3124

Edworks Active Learning is a Melbourne-based tutoring organization offers online math tutoring, Naplan Test, Learning Disabilities, essay writing tips, private tutoring program in Private & Primary…

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Naplan Test
Sydney

Naplan Test

By appointment only · Lakemba · NSW 2195

NAPLAN test preparation guide, free online practice tests and free practice worksheets. - The only site that provides the choice of practicing online or offline - Ever growing questions bank -…

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K12 Academy
Sydney

K12 Academy

By appointment only · Penrith · NSW 2750

K12 is a tutoring centre located in Penrith, provides tuition classes for students of all grades, and also provides preparation classes for NAPLAN, OC, Selectives, Olympiad, ICAS etc. Our experienced…

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Glenview State School
Sunshine Coast

Glenview State School

By appointment only · Glenview · QLD 4553

Welcome to one of the most exciting educational communities you will find anywhere in the world. Glenview State School is well known for its supportive school culture, its engaging, exciting teaching…

critical thinkinggenerating ideascreating solutionsrespectful interaction with others
Trans-Plant Training Pty Ltd
Sydney

Trans-Plant Training Pty Ltd

By appointment only · Penrith · NSW 2750

Trans-Plant Training Pty Ltd is an Australian owned and operated Registered Training Organisation, providing quality and professional workplace training and assessing services. We offer Nationally…

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Spii Tuition
Sydney

Spii Tuition

By appointment only · Minto · NSW 2566

Educating children to become good citizens doesn't happen by chance. It happens because children, parents, schools, and encouraging communities To develop good citizens and at SPII, we are…

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Good To Great Schools Australia
Cairns

Good To Great Schools Australia

By appointment only · Cairns · QLD 4870

Good to Great Schools Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that supports schools on their improvement journey. With decades of experience, we help schools transition from Poor to Fair, Fair to…

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Assignment Task
Online

Assignment Task

By appointment only · Darwin · NT 0800

College days refer to the nutrimental days for scholars and assignments meant to develop the skills of out of box solutions, innovative ideas, incredible strategies and more. With a queue of…

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Best Assignment Experts

By appointment only · Boondall · QLD 4034

There is a common problem for the students of Australia, USA and UK to complete large no of assignments before the deadline. We at Bestassignmentexperts are here to help you from these problems.…

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Northern Territory

Katherine High School

Grevillea Rd · Katherine · NT 0850

Katherine High School provides every person with every opportunity to work and learn in a safe and welcoming educational environment.

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Melbourne

Jackson's School

Cnr Mulhall Drv & Legana St · St Albans · VIC 3021

Jackson School provides an excellent specialised curriculum for students with special needs. A day special school servicing the Melbourne's Western suburbs.

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Melbourne

Werribee Secondary College

Duncans Rd · Werribee · VIC 3030

Welcome to Werribee Secondary College, an accredited international school. We provide the highest standards of excellence and engagement in learning, in a diverse and supportive environment.

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Melbourne

Northcote High School

St Georges Rd · Northcote · VIC 3070

A co-educational high school in Northcote, Victoria, established in 1926, with a focus on academic results and a broad co-curricular program.

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Public Schools by region

User guide to Public Schools

Education in Australia follows the three-tier model which includes primary schooling, secondary schooling and tertiary schooling. All state and territory governments are responsible for the schools within their jurisdiction and provide funding. Public schooling is offered to all children by the government or an institution and paid for, in whole or in part, by state taxes.

Public schools in Australia are run by their respective state governments and offer free education. There are two categories of public schools in the country: open and selective. Open schools accept all students from a government-defined catchment areas and teach using a curriculum in formal schooling set by the states Education Department. On the other hand, selective schools are considered to be more prestigious than open schools because of the high entrance requirements. Entrance to a selective school is highly competitive and applicants will mostly vie for a spot.

School education is compulsory for all Australians, and depending on each state and territory, between certain ages as specified by state or territory legislation. More than 65% of Australians are educated in public schools. Regardless of the type of school, all are required to adhere to the same curriculum frameworks set by their respective state or territory.

The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations is the government agency that leads the country's education and workplace training as well as transition to work. It collaborates with the different government agencies with the states and territories to provide easy access to educational services and support programs to the Australian people. It also aims to increase workforce participation and promote fair work practices in Australia.

Tips for choosing the best school for your children

  • Choose a school based on leadership instead of choosing whether public or private. If the leadership of the school is good, then you can expect the best service and education for your children.
  • The school must share the same values as your family. Consider the policies in place regarding behavior, punctuality and dress codes.
  • Does the school provide opportunities for growth other than in academics A school must also provide extra-curricular activities that would hone the skills and talents of the child.
  • The school must have a procedure regarding disciplinary issues that would support the child.
  • It is important for a school to have a Parent Teacher Association to foster interaction between students and other members of the community.
  • A good school does not enforce a single religion or ideal to the students, instead it promotes the growth of open-minded students who are interested in learning about spirituality.
  • The school must have activities and projects that help the community for the child to develop empathy and a sense of social justice.
  • Consider the costs of sending your child to a particular school and see if you can afford them.
  • Choose a school that is near your home so as not to waste the time spent on travelling to and from school. If there is no other option, try to make the travel time fun and exciting for the child.