Facts and figures
This section contains historical information on NSW government schools since 1848.
It includes facts and figures across a range of subjects, including the:
- Administration of public education since 1848
- Policy requirements for student attendance
- Standard class size
- Major public examinations
- Length of school terms and holidays
- Community and parent organisations
- Amount of school fees
- Number of government schools, student enrolments and retention rates
- Number and education requirements of teachers in NSW government schools