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Independent schools are an essential part of the Australian school system providing diversity in education options and contributing to the quality and availability of education in Independent Schools in Australia.
This site provides information about Independent schooling in South Australia and policy issues which affect South Australian Independent schools.
Australian governments (State and Commonwealth) spend on average, around $10,756 a year per SA government school student compared to $5,786 per SA non-government school student. That’s almost $5000 more per SA government school student.
There are a number of key areas that require attention by both major political parties in the development of their education policies.
Key policy issues for Independent schools:
> Commonwealth recurrent funding of early childhood services
> Clarification of recurrent funding arrangements at least for the next quadrennium (2009-2012)
> The future of capital works funding beyond 2008
> Additional funds for primary students (without reducing the level of funding for secondary students)
> Year Seven students to be funded at secondary levels across Australia
> Additional funds and access to support services for students with disabilities and Indigenous students
> Removal of the GST on Boarding school food
> The tendency of Government compliance and regulation to generate standardization rather than improved standards and quality of education.
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All Australian children deserve government funding to support their education. Education is an investment in Australia’s future. So, it makes good sense for governments to invest in the education of all Australian children.
Authorised by Garry Le Duff, Executive Director, AISSA, 301 Unley Road, Malvern 5061.
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