Providing public education
We aim to deliver a high quality education to all students in all learning environments. We are committed to all students achieving their best and being lifelong learners who contribute actively to their communities and society.
In Semester 1, 2024, there were 326,286 students in Kindergarten to Year 12 across 831 public schools statewide. This was 3,992 more students than in Semester 1, 2023. Public school market share was 66.0% in 2024 (66.5% in 2023). Enrolment and school information is in Appendix 1.
In 2023–24, we were the largest public sector employer in the state, with 44,440 full‑time equivalent staff. Most of our staff (96.0%) were employed in schools.
