Regional, rural and remote

Regional, rural and remote education in NSW

Over 40% of our schools are regional, rural or remote. This accounts for almost 25% of our students. We are working to ensure we are providing quality education to every student, in every school, everywhere.

Education Housing Strategy and Action Plan

We are pleased to release the Education Housing Strategy and Action Plan 2025 - 2027, which outlines how we are driving improvements to teacher housing in NSW.

See the Strategy

2025 Strategic directions

An overview of the department's strategic directions for regional, rural and remote learning communities in 2025.

Education Housing Strategy and Action Plan

The NSW Education Housing Strategy and Action Plan 2025 - 2027 outlines how we are driving improvements to teacher housing in NSW.

Housing for teachers

See information about teacher housing in regional, rural and remote locations.

Supporting regional, rural and remote schools (staff only)

Information for regional, rural and remote schools and education support staff.

Choose rural

Rural and remote NSW offers great schools across NSW where you can enhance your teaching career, receive a range of incentives and make a real difference.

Rural and distance education

Supporting schools and students in rural, remote and isolated areas.

Latest publications

Rural and Remote Education Implementation Plan - Final report

Released in February 2025, the Final report on the Rural and Remote Education Implementation Plan provides an overview of delivery throughout 2024.

Download the the Final report (PDF 521 KB)

What's on

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience is a new service providing essential government workers and their families with the support they need to move and settle into regional communities.

Find out about The Welcome ExperienceExternal link

Regional, rural and remote