Education
Students left on kerb as school bus misses stop times
From arriving 13 minutes early to diverging from its planned route, parents said they were not being given a reliable service – or any resources to fix it.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
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Melbourne students reveal how they won places at world’s top unis
A star literature student who barely spoke English when she arrived in Australia is aiming to study at one of the world’s top universities, and she’s not alone.
- by Caroline Schelle
‘It’s like having a luxury handbag’: Private school enrolments rising despite costs
Parents are choosing private education in increasing numbers, but the latest school snapshot also had much-needed good news for government schools.
- by Noel Towell and Bridie Smith
WA’s most sought-after university degrees for 2026
Tertiary Institutions Service Centre data has revealed which degrees were the most popular, with some receiving more than a thousand applications.
- by Holly Thompson
Queensland independent schools the fastest-growing in Australia
More than 7100 more students attended independent schools in Queensland between 2024 and 2025, while thousands left state schools.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
Girls lead exodus from state’s public schools
Private school enrolments have hit a record high after public schools enrolment numbers dropped by almost 7000 pupils last year.
- by Christopher Harris and Nigel Gladstone
‘Accidental academic’ became scholar of criminology
David Brown was one of the “Four Davids” whose book revolutionised how criminal law was conceived and taught within universities.
- by Luke McNamara
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Hi-yah! How school buildings became a community lifeline out of hours
Government schools are providing desperately needed sporting facilities for community groups in Melbourne’s growth suburbs.
- by Caroline Schelle
‘Bit of an image problem’: The early maths plan for Australia’s primary schools
A third of Australian students in year 3 had failed to reach numeracy standards, but the SMH School Summit has heard ideas about fixing it.
- by Emily Kowal and Christopher Harris
SMH Schools Summit 2026 as it happened: Prue Car, Sydney university academics, principals speak at annual conference
The state’s top education leaders, principals, and teachers are gathered at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth for an annual summit.
- by Cindy Yin and David Barwell
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Every public student granted access to ‘gifted’ education programs
Schools are now offering a range of education options, ranging from enrichment streams, extension classes and STEM programs.
- by Christopher Harris