This highlights report summarises the key findings from Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), an international study of Year 4 and Year 8 students. Australian year 4 students have achieved best-ever results in both science and maths, performing in the top 10 of participating countries.

This report contains student performance and proficiency data on creative thinking and explores the relationship between performance and socioeconomic, geographic and cultural factors. The data shows significant variation between countries and a clear relationship between socioeconomic advantage and creative thinking.

This report assesses whether the NSW Department of Education is effectively supporting students with disability in NSW public schools. It finds the Department still hasn’t resolved longstanding issues with funding, access to targeted supports, monitoring school practice and tracking outcomes for students with disability.

This report is an authoritative source for information on the state of education around the world. It provides data on the structure, finances and performance of education systems across OECD, accession and partner countries. This edition focuses on equity, investigating how progress through education and the associated learning and labour market outcomes are impacted by...

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.