Research and resources
Education in Regional, Rural and Remote NSW - A Scan of the evidence: 2025
This report provides a review of evidence relating to regional, rural and remote education released during 2025.
It provides an update on broader research overviews published previously including:
- Education in Regional, Rural and Remote NSW - A resource for researchers (PDF 2300KB)
- Education in Regional, Rural and Remote NSW - A scan of the evidence (PDF 2619 KB) (staff only).
These reports examine evidence that will support the future direction of regional, rural and remote education in NSW. The findings are interpreted in the context of NSW public education.
Download Education in Regional, Rural and Remote NSW - A scan of the evidence: 2025 (PDF 565MB)
Local links and learning: resilience in regional, rural and remote schools
In 2022 the James Martin Institute for Public Policy (JMI) undertook a research project aimed at identifying opportunities to boost resilience in regional, rural and remote schools. The project was a collaboration between the department and JMI, and aimed to increase the evidence base around resilience in regional learning communities.
To download the full report visit Local links and learning: resilience in regional, rural and remote schools
Rural and Regional Education Project
Led by the Gonski Institute for Education at the University of New South Wales in collaboration with its research partners, the Rural and Regional Education Project explores how the department can assist in lifting educational outcomes in regional, rural and remote schools.
To download the full report visit Rural and Regional Education Project
Last modified date
16/07/2026
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Dean White
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Public Schools