Student success

• NSW public schools are delivering outstanding results. Seven of the top ten HSC schools in the state are public. Nearly half of all top-performing students learn in our classrooms.

• Our students achieve above the national average in NAPLAN.

• In 2025, 56 of our students topped the state in their HSC subjects.

• Over 90% of our graduates go into further education, training or employment. Find out how our public school alumni are leading the way in almost every industry.

A world of opportunities

• We have more than 140,000 teachers and school support staff who are dedicated to student learning and inspiring excellence.

• We offer students a wealth of resources and opportunities to help them thrive through STEM, sports and arts.

• From 2026, every public school will offer High Potential and Gifted Education – so every child can be challenged, supported and inspired to achieve their best.

• Our schools have access to cutting-edge technology and innovative learning tools such as Canva for Education, Adobe for Education and Google and Microsoft suites.

Diverse communities

• With more than 2,200 schools in cities, towns and rural communities across the state, we offer incredible diversity and choice in our educational offerings.

• Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds, with more than 38% coming from homes where languages other than English are spoken.

• We have committed to improve educational outcomes and wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Support for all learners

• With 100 new public preschools being built across Sydney and regional NSW, we’re giving children the strongest possible foundation for an excellent education at their local public school.

• Our schools cater to the needs of all students through individualised learning plans and specialist educators for students who need additional support.

• We offer comprehensive support systems, including career guidance and wellbeing programs. Every high school student also has access to a school counsellor and a student support officer.

• We offer strong transition programs from school into the workplace or further study, drawing on collaborations with universities and industry.