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.

The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) has been working closely with Australian schools and systems to learn about promising approaches for implementing evidence-based teaching practices in different school contexts. This discussion paper provides detailed insights from the second year of the Learning Partner work.

This report argues billions of dollars are saved each year when the Government supports a mixed model provision of schooling (government, Catholic and independent) by investing in non-government education in Australia. The report finds when all schools receive their full funding entitlement under the Australian Education Act formula, savings to taxpayers will be $6.88 billion...

This report argues Australia is facing a growing crisis in boys' education. The report highlights gender gaps in academic outcomes in Australian schools which demonstrate that boys are falling behind, and examines public discourse on the causes and policy responses.

This paper shows that public schools bear the greatest burden of disadvantage but are not resourced to overcome its effect on learning outcomes. It draws on school profile data from the My School website to examine the family socio-educational background of students in public, Catholic and Independent schools. It also examines the extent of concentration...