We have more than 800 schools in communities across our State – in a bustling city and regional centres and in some of the most remote parts of the world. Comprehensive schools, selective schools and education support schools.
As our population grows, we're building new schools and developing state-of-the-art facilities for children to learn in. Modern schools using the latest and emerging technologies.
Each school, like each community, is distinctive.
Parents and communities play a key role in creating a unique ethos for their school. They help shape the school's directions.
Principals have great flexibility and control over the directions of their schools and how they use available resources and services to benefit their students. They work with their staff, their parents and their communities to determine priorities for student learning.
Schools also work closely with other schools, not only within their area but also across the State. They work together to ensure students progress smoothly from primary to secondary schooling, to provide a wide range of courses and subjects for the student to study, and to share resources, facilities and expertise.
Public schools are located within eight education regions each supported by a Regional Executive Director who is also a member of the Department’s executive.
Regional offices provide direct support to: