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Public school enrollments in Australia plummeted to a record low in 2025, with just 62.8% of students attending government schools. Private schools, however, saw a surge of 2.3% growth. Over the past decade, independent schools grew six times faster than public ones, with New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania experiencing significant declines. Parents and advocates blame chronic underfunding, while private school leaders attribute growth to affordable faith-based options and co-ed setups. Despite higher completion rates, Federal Education Minister Jason Clare emphasizes the need for more effort. Public school supporters hope to attract families back with new funding deals and highlight successes.

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