🏫 Australian School Profile Directory

Comprehensive profiles of all Australian schools with enrolments, ICSEA, LBOTE, and SEA data

Why Use the Australian School Profile Directory?

Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you'll make as a parent. With over 9,800 schools across Australia, each with unique characteristics, programs, and community contexts, finding the perfect match can feel overwhelming. Our comprehensive Australian School Profile Directory eliminates the guesswork by providing you with detailed, data-driven insights into every school in the country.

Whether you're relocating to a new area, comparing schools in your neighborhood, or researching educational options for your child's specific needs, this interactive directory gives you instant access to critical information. You can search by location, filter by school type and sector, and dive deep into each school's profile to understand enrolment numbers, socio-economic context (ICSEA scores), language diversity (LBOTE statistics), and much more. This tool empowers parents, educators, and researchers to make informed decisions based on comprehensive, official data from Australian education authorities.

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ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage): A scale (average 1000) that enables fair comparisons between schools by accounting for student background. Higher scores indicate more educationally advantaged communities.

LBOTE: Language Background Other Than English - the percentage of students who speak a language other than English at home.

SEA Quarters: Schools are categorized into four quarters based on socio-educational advantage of their student population.

FTE: Full Time Equivalent - represents total staff time (e.g., 2 part-time staff at 0.5 each = 1.0 FTE).

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User Guide & Frequently Asked Questions

How do I search for schools in a specific area?
You can search for schools in three ways: by typing the school name directly in the search box, by entering a suburb name, or by entering a postcode. The directory will instantly filter results to show matching schools. You can also combine search with filters - for example, search for "Melbourne" and then filter by "Primary" schools to see only primary schools in that area.
What does ICSEA score mean and why is it important?
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is a scale that enables fair comparisons between schools by accounting for the socio-educational background of students. The average ICSEA value is 1000, with scores typically ranging from 500 to 1300. Higher scores indicate schools with students from more educationally advantaged backgrounds. This metric is crucial because it helps you understand the community context of a school and allows for meaningful comparisons of school performance, as schools with similar ICSEA values can be fairly compared. When researching schools, consider both the ICSEA score and percentile to get a complete picture of the school's student demographic.
How can I compare multiple schools side-by-side?
To compare schools, use the search and filter functions to narrow down your options. Click on any school card to view its complete detailed profile, which includes all metrics, enrolment data, staff information, and additional details. You can open multiple school profiles in separate browser tabs to compare them side-by-side. Each profile page provides comprehensive information including ICSEA scores, LBOTE percentages, SEA quarter distributions, enrolment numbers, and more. This detailed data allows you to make informed comparisons based on factors that matter most to your family's educational priorities.

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About Australian School Profiles

Welcome to the most comprehensive directory of Australian schools, providing detailed profiles for over 9,800 schools across all states and territories. Our database includes essential information to help parents, educators, and researchers make informed decisions about Australian education.

Understanding School Metrics

ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage): ICSEA is a scale that enables fair and meaningful comparisons of student performance across schools. The average ICSEA value is 1000, with scores typically ranging from approximately 500 to 1300. Higher ICSEA values indicate schools with students from educationally advantaged backgrounds.

LBOTE (Language Background Other Than English): This metric indicates the percentage of students who speak a language other than English at home. It helps understand the linguistic diversity of the school community and is important for understanding the cultural and educational needs of students.

SEA (Socio-Educational Advantage) Quarters: Schools are categorized into four quarters based on the socio-educational advantage of their student population: Bottom Quarter, Lower Middle Quarter, Upper Middle Quarter, and Top Quarter. This classification helps identify schools serving different community contexts.

Enrolments: Our directory provides comprehensive enrolment data including total enrolments, gender breakdown (boys and girls), and full-time equivalent enrolments. This information is crucial for understanding school size and capacity.

School Information Available

Each school profile includes detailed information such as:

Search and Compare Schools

Our interactive directory allows you to search schools by name, suburb, or postcode. You can filter by state, sector, and school type to find schools that match your criteria. Whether you're a parent looking for the right school for your child, a researcher studying Australian education, or an educator comparing school profiles, our comprehensive database provides the information you need.

All data is sourced from official Australian education authorities and is updated regularly to ensure accuracy. The information reflects the 2024 calendar year and provides a snapshot of the Australian school landscape.