Single sex schools
Discussion paper
Patterns and developments in single-sex schools
Single-sex schools are a longstanding feature of Australia’s education landscape. This paper provides analysis of enrolment trends and academic outcomes in single-sex schools. Australia has around 304 single-sex schools educating over 284,000 students.
Report
Hands up for gender equality
This study explores how gender impacts self-confidence and career intentions in teenagers.
Presentation
Single-sex schooling and girls’ achievement in Australia
This presentation of evidence and insights regarding the impact of single-sex schooling on student achievement was presented at the Fearless Girls Strong Women conference, Alliance of Girls Schools Australasia Educators Conference 2018.
Article
Single-sex vs coeducational schools: how parents can decide the best option for their child
There is no straightforward answer, but research shows there are some key things to consider when choosing a school which might help determine where to send your child. Parents often face conflicting advice when deciding whether to send their child to a single-sex or coeducational school. Despite the lack of evidence, there remains a strong...