This research report examined whether attending an Australian non-government secondary school gives an advantage in choice of career in later life. The study examined the occupations held in 2021 by the sex of the person and the sector of secondary school (Government run, Catholic, other Independent) attended in 2011.

This report is the result of a study tour to Canada to learn more about possible approaches that have significant potential to enhance educational delivery in Australia. Australia’s schools are among the world's most segregated. The report shows that with the right structures, regulations and funding in place, Australia can build an equal school system.

This issues brief addresses commentary surrounding educational equity and highlights Australia’s good standing and progress on international equity measures. It shows Australia consistently ranks above the OECD average in both excellence and equity.

School choice in Australia depends on three essential conditions: affordability, geographical accessibility and continuous availability. This paper argues the Catholic school system (in partnership with governments) has consistently delivered on all three pre-requisites across generations of families.

This report explores school effectiveness across state, state-integrated, and private schools, otherwise defined as school authority (or type).