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In 2019. there were 9,503 schools in Australia, a net increase of 26 schools since 2018 (13 government, 10 independent and 3 Catholic schools) Queensland reported the largest increase in total school counts (10 schools), followed by Victoria (9 schools) Table 2. School counts by state and territory, 2018-2019.

A survey of girls' schools in Australia showed 77% experienced an increase in enrolments in 2022, demonstrating continued demand for single-sex schools for girls. ... The Alliance represents more than 80 per cent of Australian girls' schools across independent, Catholic and government sectors. The 2022 survey asked member schools to report ...

Key Facts. In Australia in 2023: There were 9,629 schools - an increase of 15 schools since 2022. 69.7% of schools were government schools, 18.3% were Catholic and 12.0% independent. 64.8% of schools were primary, 15.1% secondary, 14.8% combined and 5.4% were special schools.