Situational analysis samples

The following samples, for various school types, unpack the 5 stages involved in developing a situational analysis.

Developing a situational analysis


There are 5 stages of developing a robust situational analysis - with review, consideration and analysis at each stage.

  1. Stage 1 - review School dashboard in Scout
  2. Stage 2 - review School Excellence Framework Self-assessment Survey
  3. Stage 3 - review school data, research and literature, and stakeholder input
  4. Stage 4 - consider all evidence
  5. Stage 5 - prepare for community consultation.


Access samples

The following samples show various school types and the 5 stage development to complete a situational analysis for each.

  • Sample A - Large High School - 5 stages.
  • Sample B - Connected Communities High School - 5 stages.
  • Sample C - Large Primary School 1 - 5 stages.
  • Sample D - Large Primary School 2 - 5 stages.
  • Sample E - Schools for Specific Purposes 1 - 5 stages.
  • Sample F - Schools for Specific Purposes 2 - 5 stages.
  • Sample G - Small School 1 - 5 stages.
  • Sample H - Small School 2 - 5 stages.
  • Sample I - Central School - 5 stages.


Contact and support

  • Email sparo@det.nsw.edu.au with a SPaRO question.
  • Find support and information about Scout.
  • Contact Strategic School Improvement on 02 7814 3853.

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